Economic Recovery
Stimulus Check Update: Governor Wants to Fast Track Payments
Colorado Governor Jared Polis cited the "impacts of inflation and the cost of living" as reasons for the tax rebate program.
Almost None of G20's COVID Recovery Plans Met Green Goals: Study
A new study found only about 6 percent of pandemic recovery spending by G20 countries was used in areas that cut greenhouse-gas emissions.
EU Worried New COVID Wave Could Hinder Economic Rebound From Early Pandemic
"Our only message is: Take the situation very seriously, but without thinking that the economic impact will be the same one as one year ago," an official said.
Two-Thirds of Italy's COVID Recovery Funds Allocated for Climate Goals
Premier Mario Draghi said at a joint press conference in Rome with visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that the funding will make Italy, the EU's third-largest economy, "more just, more competitive and more sustainable in its growth."
Bitcoin Falls, But MicroStrategy Buys; World Bank: Recovery Will Be Uneven
The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based analytics and business-intelligence company plans to offer $500 million in debt to acquire additional Bitcoin. The World Bank says top economies will see their fastest recovery in 80 years, but many poor nations will struggle to regain pre-pandemic income levels.
Economists Predict 'Hiring Boom' During Spring and Summer
The U.S. economy has been strengthening in recent months, showing signs of improvement after the damage of the pandemic.
Permanent Remote Work Poses Uncertain Post-COVID Recovery for New York City
A year after COVID-19 forced the companies to shift to remote operations, a survey shows the majority of New York City's 1.6 million commuters is still homebound.
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L'approche multilatérale du Japon face à la pandémie
Depuis la première apparition du virus, le Japon a pris des mesures drastiques au niveau national, conjuguées à des initiatives à l'étranger menées dans le cadre d'une action multilatérale pour aider les pays à mieux lutter contre la propagation du virus.
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Japan's Multilateral Approach to Combating the COVID-19 Across Borders
Since the virus first emerged, Japan has taken aggressive action at home in addition to actions abroad as part of a multilateral effort for all countries to better combat the spread of infection.
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Ten Years Later: Tohoku's Recovery and Resilience Together With the World
Ten years after an earthquake and tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, Tohoku looks very different. The combined efforts of professional reconstruction teams, local residents and support from the international community have all made a huge impact toward returning life to normal.
Canceling Student Debt Not as Effective as Other COVID Relief, Group Finds
"Canceling student loans is less stimulative per dollar than about almost anything we've enacted so far for COVID relief," said Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
What 12 Federal Reserve Bank Chairs Have Said About an Economic Recovery
As the novel coronavirus continues to infect Americans and hurt the country's economy, the 12 Federal Reserve Bank chairs have spoken about how the economy could recover in the future.
Operation Warp Speed: What a Deal!
We estimate that speeding up a COVID-19 vaccine's arrival by half a year through the president's Operation Warp Speed may have a benefit of $1.8 trillion.
US Economic Recovery Is the Longest Ever. So Why Are Experts So Nervous?
It's been 10 years since the crash. Hope you've enjoyed the expansion—because it's probably going to end soon.
Clinton v. Trump: Who Had the Right Message For Voters
Voters will interpret the candidates' speeches depending on their economic condition.
Think Plummeting Oil Prices a Good Thing? Think Again
At $30 a barrel, shale oil is no longer profitable, causing cutbacks in the U.S. oil and gas industry.
Greece Outlines Debt 'Menu' in Bid to Win Over Skeptical Euro Zone
Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said the new left-wing government would spare privately held bonds from losses.
Cameron Leaves Northern Ireland Without Deal to End Deadlock
Cameron said his proposed deal would have offered the province "financial fire power" amounting to almost £1 billion
Deflation Threatens Economic Recovery in the Fragile Eurozone
The strange threat of inflation turning negative across the Eurozone is coming our way, and coming to stay