economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Steve Mnuchin: Stimulus Money Should Hit Within 3 Weeks
Steve Mnuchin: Stimulus Money Should Hit Within 3 Weeks
March 29, 2020  |  Economy

As the coronavirus spreads throughout the United States, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told “Face the Nation” Sunday (March 29) that Americans should be receiving $1,200...

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US Spending Slows, Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low
US Spending Slows, Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low
March 27, 2020  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. is down to a three-and-a-half-year low due to the effects of the coronavirus and social distancing measures, and consumer spending...

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The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty As Retailers Halt Earnings Guidance
The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty As Retailers Halt Earnings Guidance
March 27, 2020  |  Retail

There is one certainty when it comes to investing: Wall Street hates uncertainty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Pelosi Wants Another Round Of Stimulus For Citizens
Pelosi Wants Another Round Of Stimulus For Citizens
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she wants Americans to get another payment in addition to the $2 trillion relief package passed...

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Federal Agencies Ask Lenders To Offer Small Loans To Fill COVID-19 Gap
Federal Agencies Ask Lenders To Offer Small Loans To Fill COVID-19 Gap
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Five federal financial regulatory agencies are encouraging banks, savings associations and credit unions to offer small loans to consumers and small businesses in response to...

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IRS Could Take Months To Send Out Stimulus Checks
IRS Could Take Months To Send Out Stimulus Checks
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the U.S. reels from the coronavirus pandemic and people await relief checks from the government, former IRS officials say it could be months before...

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Unemployment Figures Set The Wrong Type Of Record
Unemployment Figures Set The Wrong Type Of Record
March 26, 2020  |  Economy

Oh what a difference six months can make.  A half a year ago the unemployment rate was making the headlines for the “right” reasons.  In...

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Retailers Win In Stimulus Bill
Retailers Win In Stimulus Bill
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Retail came up as a big, but very subtle, winner in the economic stimulus package passed by the Senate last night (March 25) in response...

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COVID-19 Triggers Record-Breaking Spike In US Unemployment Claims
COVID-19 Triggers Record-Breaking Spike In US Unemployment Claims
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A record 3.28 million people claimed U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus continued to make its way throughout much of the world, shuttering...

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