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Unemployment claims fall again to new pandemic low
May 6, 2021
The number of people in the U.S. seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the pandemic struck.
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
May 5, 2021
However, the Facebook Oversight Board also said “was not appropriate for Facebook to impose an ‘indefinite’ suspension.”
Strong gains in consumer spending and incomes in March
Apr 30, 2021
U.S. consumer spending rose at the fastest pace in nine months while incomes soared by a record amount in March.
Unemployment claims drop again to new pandemic low
Apr 29, 2021
They have fallen sharply over the past year but remain well above the 230,000 weekly figure typical before the pandemic struck.
U.S. GDP grew 6.4% in first quarter
Apr 29, 2021
Economic growth in the current April-June period is expected to be faster still.
Biden to propose capital gains tax of 39.6% on investors earning $1M or more
Apr 22, 2021
President Biden will reportedly seek a hike in the tax on capital gains to 39.6% from 20% for people earning more than $1 million.
Unemployment claims hit another pandemic low
Apr 22, 2021
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck.
White House offers new tax credit to help spur vaccinations
Apr 21, 2021
“We’re calling on every employer, large and small, in every state: Give employees the time off they need with pay to get vaccinated,” Biden said.
Ex-cop guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case
Apr 20, 2021
Derek Chauvin was found guilty on two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter.
Unemployment claims hit lowest level since pandemic
Apr 15, 2021
The number last week was 576,000 claims, down sharply from a peak of 900,000 in early January.