Mar 09 When to expect payments, other benefits from COVID-19 relief package By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press The $1.9 trillion federal pandemic relief package is expected to make its way through the House and hit President Joe Biden's desk soon. But when will the benefits reach you?… Continue reading
Mar 08 Yellen says women face many obstacles in economics careers By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Janet Yellen, the first woman to head the U.S. Treasury Department, says women seeking to pursue careers in economics face a number of obstacles. Continue reading
Mar 06 Democrats prevail as Senate OKs $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press Bleary-eyed lawmakers worked through a mountain of amendments Saturday as the Senate plodded toward passage of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that President Joe Biden and Democrats say is crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 10:57 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the need to go big with COVID relief As the debate over an economic relief bill continues in the Senate, the surge in hiring in February suggests that the prospects of a better spring ahead for the U.S. economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joins Judy Woodruff to discuss… Continue watching
Mar 05 California to let Major League Baseball, Disneyland reopen By Adam Beam, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press California divides its counties into four color-coded tiers based on the spread of the coronavirus. Attendance limits are based on what tier a county is in. Continue reading
Mar 05 U.S. adds a strong 379,000 jobs in hopeful sign for economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions. Continue reading
Mar 04 Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Protests have broken out in different parts of Lebanon with roads closed by demonstrators who burned tires amid a worsening economic crisis and lack of progress on the formation of a new Cabinet. Continue reading
Mar 04 Chairman Powell says higher inflation is temporary, fed will be ‘patient’ By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that inflation will likely pick up in the coming months but the increase will be temporary, and won’t be enough for the Fed to alter its low-interest rate policies. Continue reading
Mar 04 CBO expects U.S. federal debt to double over next 30 years By Josh Boak, Associated Press The long-term drivers of managing the debt are rising interest rates and spending on programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Continue reading
Mar 04 U.S. jobless claims tick up to 745,000 as layoffs remain high By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving. Continue reading