Democratic wins in the two Georgia Senate runoff races will bolster Biden’s economic plan but just modestly.
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Minimum wage set to rise in 20 states, 32 localities as growing number adopt $15 an hour
The minimum wage is set to rise in 20 states and 32 localities on or around New Year’s Day as the push toward $15 an hour spreads.
Vaccines could unleash a hobbled US economy and spur job growth in 2021. But risks loom.
COVID-19 vaccine likely to spur a strong economy and job growth in 2021 but it depends on Americans’ willingness to be vaccinated and the timetable.
COVID-19 threatens ‘the cultural water cooler’ of small, independent movie theaters
Independent movie theaters struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic are set to get billions in federal aid. Will it be enough?
Apple is temporarily closing all California stores, a dozen more around U.S. amid COVID-19 surges
Apple Is temporarily closing all 53 of its California stores, about a dozen others during final days of holiday season due to COVID-19 surge.
Amid surging COVID-19, Fed could take steps to lower mortgage rates, boost economy
The Fed may adjust bond purchases to push down mortgage and other long-term rates. Officials also may give guidance on how long purchases will continue.
Still hunting for Clorox wipes? Shortages now likely to last until mid-2021, company says
Clorox executive says shortages of disinfectant wipes likely won’t ease until mid-next year as demand outpaces supply.
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Economy adds 245,000 jobs in November as unemployment dips to 6.7% while COVID-19 rages across country
The economy 245,000 added jobs in November as unemployment fell to 6.7% amid a pandemic that hit new case records across the country
As COVID-19 persists, more Americans are unemployed more than six months. Is that a stigma even in a pandemic?
Is long-term unemployment of more than six months a stigma even in a pandemic that destroyed tens of millions of jobs?