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Coronavirus recession
Trump's relief delay causes unemployment confusion
Dec 28, 2020
Two pandemic programs briefly expired. It could have meant billions in lost relief for one week — but it didn't.
Holiday sales grow by 3%, a much bigger jump than during the last recession
Dec 28, 2020
The 2008 recession hit more broadly, and retailers were stuck with a lot of inventory. This time, retailers had time to plan.
States battle over remote-worker income tax
Dec 24, 2020
Which state should get income taxes when out-of-state workers no longer go to the office?
Will companies choose to rehire laid-off employees or hire new ones?
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Erika Beras
Dec 23, 2020
When they're ready to start hiring, businesses have to consider costs and legal issues.
Even with more stimulus, analysts forecast a slow economic recovery
Dec 17, 2020
COVID-19 is surging, layoffs are rising, consumers are hunkering down. Not a great place to be heading into 2021.
Which countries' economies are doing best? Those that beat the virus.
Dec 14, 2020
As central bankers around the world meet to close out the year, some face stronger economic headwinds than others.
Retailers' holiday sales strategy this year? Fewer, smaller sales
Dec 7, 2020
They're trying to make a profit selling less stuff, but holding the line on prices.
For public good, not for profit.
Dueling views of the economy we're in
Dec 1, 2020
In their Senate testimony, Treasury chief Steven Mnuchin emphasized progress and Fed Chair Jerome Powell focused on unmet needs. Does their divergence matter?
As the new year approaches, government relief programs are set to expire
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Justin Ho
Nov 25, 2020
And there's no additional stimulus relief aid is in sight.
How low interest rates may shape the start of a Biden presidency
Nov 24, 2020
The only thing really left is for Congress and a president to pass more stimulus.