New York area walloped as global virus deaths pass 100,000
NEW YORK — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus surged past 100,000 Friday as the epidemic in the U.S.…
Could a simple blood test for COVID-19 antibodies help reopen the economy?
With a White House increasingly anxious to get the economy in gear and an approved vaccine for the novel coronavirus…
US weighs ‘war bonds’; Facebook launches virus survey
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday…
Hawks no more: Fiscal conservatives embrace rescue package
NEW YORK — Republicans who have spent the past decade howling about the danger of ballooning deficits embraced the coronavirus…
National bills coming due, with risk; consumers see it, too
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday…
Amid coronavirus uncertainty, Florida town puts some hope in smart thermometers
As America’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida, draws visitors from around the country. “Hospitality is the economy,” as city manager…
Lowe’s hiring, McMenu shrinks, top Ford execs to defer pay
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to…
A third report a job loss, half a pay cut as coronavirus crisis grips the economy
Economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis are gripping the nation: One in three Americans in an ABC News/Washington Post poll…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump says ‘large sections’ of US could get back to ‘normal’
The federal government has been rolling out its response to the coronavirus crisis, trying to slow the spread and stimulate…
Buddy, can you spare a dime? Echoes of ’30s in viral crisis?
WASHINGTON — The imagery floats in sepia-colored photographs, faintly recalled images of bedraggled people lined up for bread or soup.…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump wants country ‘opened up’ by Easter despite warnings from health experts
The federal government has been rolling out its response to the coronavirus crisis, trying to slow the spread and stimulate…
Coronavirus government response updates: US, Trump says, not built to be ‘shut down’
The novel coronavirus pandemic is spreading around the globe and in the United States, resulting in more than 41,700 cases…
Tunisia allocates $850 million to combat effects of coronavirus
FILE PHOTO: Tunisia’s Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh speaks during a handover ceremony in Tunis, Tunisia February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi…
Fearing market impact, Trump administration asks states to postpone unemployment data
As coronavirus cases skyrocket across the country, so do unemployment claims. March 20, 2020, 10:51 PM 6 min read Pennsylvania’s…
Senate overwhelmingly passes coronavirus relief measure ensuring paid sick, emergency leave
The Senate on Wednesday passed an economic relief bill to help combat the coronavirus pandemic, ensuring free testing and paid…
Box Office Craters As Coronavirus Pandemic Keeps Moviegoers At Home
LOS ANGELES, March 15, (Variety.com) – Much of public life in the United States essentially ground to a halt this…
UK interest rates cut, funds freed up to ease virus impact
LONDON — Britain took bold steps on Wednesday to cushion the economic shock of the coronavirus outbreak, as the government…
A ‘short, sharp’ global recession is starting to look inevitable
Italy’s decision to put much of its prosperous north — including its financial capital, Milan — on semi-lockdown, along with…
Coronavirus could be knockout blow for Hong Kong’s once-thriving tourism, retail sectors
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Tom Bennell’s olive oil distribution business took a heavy beating during months of pro-democracy protests that…
‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Races To The Top In Box Office Debut
LOS ANGELES, Feb 16, (Variety.com) – Paramount’s family film “Sonic the Hedgehog” ignited over Presidents Day weekend with $57 million…
U.S. housing starts at 13-year high, factory output gains
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. homebuilding surged to a 13-year high in December as activity increased across the board, suggesting the…
U.S. job openings post biggest drop in more than four years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job openings recorded their biggest drop in more than four years in November, while hiring increased…
China posts weakest growth in 29 years as trade war bites, but ends 2019 on firmer note
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest in nearly 30 years in 2019 amid a bruising trade…
‘1917’ Dethrones ‘Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker’ With $36.5 Million Take At The Box Office
LOS ANGELES, Jan 12 (Variety.com) – Sam Mendes’ “1917” marched to box office victory, earning a solid $36.5 million from…
Stocks open lower at beginning of a holiday-shortened week
Stocks are heading lower in early trading on Wall Street Monday, led by declines in technology and communication services companies…
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ Sets Records After Less Than 2 Weeks In Theaters
LOS ANGELES, Dec 29, (Variety.com) – The holiday box office proved fruitful for a wide variety of movies as overall…
China’s November industrial output, retail sales beat expectations
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s industrial output and retail sales growth accelerated more than expected in November, suggesting resilience in the…
China’s November trade surplus with U.S. at $24.60 billion vs $26.45 billion in October
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China August 6, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING…
China’s November coal imports slump 19% month-on-month on port curbs
FILE PHOTO: Trucks are parked next to a pile of coal on the bank of the Yalu River in Sinuiju,…
China November crude oil imports hit record high as refiners race to use up quotas
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s crude oil imports hit a record high on a daily basis in November, as refiners operated…
China November exports fall, but import growth hints of recovering demand
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s exports in November shrank for the fourth consecutive month, underscoring persistent pressures on manufacturers from the…
China’s November factory activity unexpectedly expands at quickest pace in almost three years: Caixin PMI
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity unexpectedly expanded at the quickest pace in almost three years in November, with solid…
China’s factory activity unexpectedly returns to growth in November
BEIJING (Reuters) – Factory activity in China unexpectedly returned to growth in November for the first time in seven months,…
Euro zone inflation rises quicker than expected in November
BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation accelerated faster than expected in November on a rise in food and services prices,…
Malls are now targeting millionaires
It’s a very different story in bigger cities. Shopping centers catering to the upper middle class and affluent — as…
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Fizzles With $29 Million Box Office Debut
LOS ANGELES, Nov 3, (Variety.com) – “Terminator: Dark Fate” shot past box office competition but still fell short of expectations…
Coal plant on tribal land to close after powering US West
Ron Little nestles into a familiar seat aboard a train locomotive and slides the window open, leaning out to get…
Weak U.S. retail sales cast shadow over slowing economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales fell for the first time in seven months in September, suggesting that manufacturing-led weakness…
Fiat Chrysler faces $79 million U.S. penalty for fuel economy shortfall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCHA.MI) on Wednesday said it faces a $79 million U.S. civil penalty for…
U.S. unemployment rate hits 3.5%; job growth moderate
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to near a 50-year low of 3.5% in September, with job growth…
Instant View: U.S. September payrolls lower than expected, jobless rate drops
(Reuters) – U.S. job growth increased moderately in September, with the unemployment rate dropping to near a 50-year low of…
US stocks sink following weak services sector report
Technology and health care companies helped U.S. stocks rebound broadly from an early sell-off Thursday, snapping the market’s steep two-day…
Pompeo confirms being on Trump’s Ukraine call, doesn’t answer whether appropriate
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed that he was on President Donald Trump’s controversial phone call with Ukraine‘s new president…
U.S. new home sales accelerate; lower mortgage rates a boost
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded more than expected in August, the latest sign that the…
U.S. new home sales increase more than expected in August
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded more than expected in August, the latest sign that the…
Unsafe sex: Argentina crisis deflates condom sales as costs rise
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – In South America’s capital of romance, Argentine lovers are cutting back on one important cost: contraception.…
Unsafe sex: Argentina crisis deflates condom sales as costs rise
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – In South America’s capital of romance, Argentine lovers are cutting back on one important cost: contraception.…
France and Germany united on strategy to fight global slowdown: French minister
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier and German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz arrive to attend…
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, here’s what that means for you
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, which will directly affect…
Oil shock hits a global economy that’s already on shaky ground
In China, the economic data is bleak. Germany is on the brink of recession, and there’s still a chance that…
California Senate approves bill regulating gig economy
The California Senate has passed a bill that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers at so-called gig…
5 Democratic contenders lead Trump in head-to-head matchups: POLL
Five Democratic contenders lead Donald Trump in head-to-head matchups in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, with several widening their…
6 in 10 call a recession likely; Trump approval drops by 6 points: POLL
Six in 10 Americans say a recession is likely in the next year and as many are concerned about higher…
U.S. hiring cools; wages, hours offer silver lining
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in August, with retail hiring declining for a seventh straight…
Argentine markets split after currency controls stoke uncertainty
BUENOS AIRES/LONDON (Reuters) – Argentina’s international dollar and euro-denominated bonds fell to record lows on Monday and the official peso…