Where to Find Financial Help Before Stimulus Checks Deposit
Here is a list of community, nonprofit, and government initiatives available to people in need during the pandemic.
Ex-Fed Chair Thinks Thursday's Jobless Claims Could Top 6.6 Million Record
The former chair of the Federal Reserve made the suggestion during a conference call with House Democrats on how the coronavirus pandemic is hurting the economy.
When Are Stimulus Checks Coming From the IRS? Deposit Date, Details
The IRS will start direct deposits of the economic impact payment into millions of Americans' accounts as the coronavirus pandemic wears on.
Pompeo Accuses China, Iran and Russia of Coronavirus Disinformation
The secretary of state's comments come after President Donald Trump appeared to downplay reports of coronavirus propaganda, saying "every country does it."
Economists Warn Full Recovery Could 'Take Years' as Fed Index Collapses
The global economy is also on course for its worst year since the end of the Second World War, Capital Economics said.
WHO Warns Coronavirus Pandemic 'Far From Over' in Asia-Pacifc
As China begins to relax some of its coronavirus-related restrictions, a senior World Health Organization official said the risk has not gone away.
Trump Comments About Hospital Mask Thefts Spark Backlash From Doctors
Medical workers across the U.S. say they are in desperately short supply of protective equipment such as masks as they grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
Two-Day Workweek During Coronavirus Lockdown Proposed—How Realistic Is It?
Academics in Israel suggested balancing public health and economic concerns with a mixed week of work and lockdown days, but other experts have serious doubts.
Coronavirus is Stressing Americans More Than the Great Recession Did: Poll
The poll also found the number of people who fear their family catching the new coronavirus is higher than in previous epidemics.
Trump Approval Hits Record High, Coronavirus Crisis Brings Big Risks: Poll
The new poll also said it is the first time disapproval of President Donald Trump's performance has been lower than approval.
Why America's $1 Trillion Budget Deficit Doesn't Matter Right Now
The federal government is lined up to borrow and spend trillions of dollars to combat the economic crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Sees Best Approval Rating for Three Years Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Despite criticism over the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Americans' views of the president are improving.
NYC Job Losses Amid Coronavirus Hitting Hispanic, Poorer Households Hardest
The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy survey shows how unemployment is affecting NYC's residents.
Workers Laid Off Amid Coronavirus Face Anxiety, Financial Distress
The U.S. economy is on the cusp of a deep recession as millions of workers are laid off because of the coronavirus crisis.
Restaurant Owner Lays Off Staff Over Coronavirus Then Feeds Them for Free
In Virginia, one struggling restaurant owner faces losing his business because of the coronavirus pandemic, but he is doing what he can to help the staff he had to lay off.
Colorado Sees 'Unprecedented' 1600% Surge in Unemployment Applications
The coronavirus pandemic is triggering job losses and 1 million people could be laid off in April alone, a former White House economist warned.
Coronavirus Recession May Cause 'Financial Catastrophe' for U.S. Households
Millions of households are braced for a sudden loss of income as President Donald Trump admits that there "may be" a recession because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks Plunge After Fed Uses 'Bazooka,' Investors Fear Ammo Has Run Out
Hopes are now pinned on fiscal policy to soften the blow of a deep recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Is Watching U.S. Stock Markets Wipe the Gains Made During Presidency
The president is a keen watcher of stock markets and has made a point of noting record highs. Now they are in sharp decline during an election year.
Mortgage Lenders Urge Coronavirus-affected Customers to Ask for Forbearance
Banks told Newsweek they have no new coronavirus policies on mortgage forbearance, but there are existing options available to any of those struggling financially because of the health emergency.
Trump Approval Rating Worsens Amid Coronavirus Health Emergency
President Donald Trump's administration has faced criticism for the sluggish pace of testing potential coronavirus cases and the economy is also facing a potential downturn.
Trump's Coronavirus Payroll Tax Cut 'Really Inferior' to Other Ideas
To offset the economic damage caused by the coronavirus, President Donald Trump touted a "very substantial" cut to payroll tax as part of a plan set to be unveiled.
Coronavirus Might Spark a Business Debt Crisis, Economist Warns
The Capital Economics global economist said that if the coronavirus situation worsens then corporate debt issues could reach a "tipping-point."
AOC Urges People to Unite Behind Whoever Becomes Democratic Nominee
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders, said she would back Joe Biden if he wins the nomination and wants others to do the same regardless of who wins.
Biden's Missouri Lead Over Sanders Fueled by Over-50s and Non-Whites: Poll
The former vice president is ahead of the Vermont senator in Missouri, a poll shows, but his lead is within the margin of error.
Coronavirus Sell-Off Threatens to End Stock Market's Decade-Long Bull Run
The Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq correction reflects investors re-assessing the potential economic damage caused by the coronavirus.
Sanders vs. Trump: What Polls Are Saying About Potential 2020 Match-up
The 2020 polls show Bernie Sanders leading President Donald Trump nationally, but how reliable are they months out from an election?
Coronavirus Sparks Talk of Global Recession as Stock Markets Dive
One economist warned that if the coronavirus becomes a pandemic the world could face a recession as deep as the one during the 2008 financial crisis.
Confident Consumers Shrug Off Impeachment Saga—But Coronavirus Fears Loom
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Survey released its first monthly report since the end of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.
Bloomberg Outspent Top Democratic Candidates by at Least 8 Times in January
The billionaire former New York City mayor has pumped $463.8 million into his self-funded campaign so far.