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President-elect Joe Biden arrives for mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church, Wilmington, Del., Nov. 8, 2020.
For Biden, How to Help Mangled Economy Is Next Obstacle
He is expected to aid workers, businesses and local governments — likely without enough partners in Congress.
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Storefront window in the Newbury Street shopping district, Boston, Sept. 15, 2020.
Hiring Holds, but Signs of Caution as Virus Worsens
The nation still has 10.1 million fewer jobs than it did before the viral outbreak intensified in March.
Nov 9th, 2020
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Sept. 24, 2020.
Fed Signals Readiness to Do More for Economy as Virus Rages
The central bank again pledged to use its "full range of tools."
Nov 6th, 2020
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A United States flag reflected in the window of the Nasdaq studio, Times Square, New York, March 16, 2020.
Nasdaq Seeks to Require Board Diversity for Companies
Dec 1st, 2020
Neera Tanden, president of Center for American Progress, speaks during an introduction for New Start New Jersey at NJIT in Newark, Nov. 10, 2014.
Biden Names Economic Team as Pandemic Threatens Workers
Dec 1st, 2020
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen during an appearance on Fox Business Network in Washington, Aug. 14, 2019.
Another Daunting Crisis Awaits Yellen at Treasury
Nov 24th, 2020
The Federal Reserve in Washington, Nov. 16, 2020.
Controversial Fed Nominee Stalls in Senate
Nov 19th, 2020
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, left, and Minister of Trade Tran Tuan Anh applaud next to a screen showing Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan holding up the signed RCEP agreement, Hanoi, Nov. 15, 2020.
China, 14 Others Sign World's Biggest Trade Pact
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership encompasses nearly a third of all economic activity.
Nov 16th, 2020
Judy Shelton appears before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2020.
Senate Set to Vote on Controversial Fed Pick
Economists and former Fed officials have criticized her past positions, including her support of the gold standard.
Nov 13th, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters following the weekly Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, June 9, 2020.
Senate Republicans Unveil $1.4T Spending Bill
Most unfinished spending bills in lame-duck sessions tend to get kicked into the following year.
Nov 11th, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Nov. 10, 2020.
UK to Increase Powers to Block Foreign Investments
Legislation would require businesses to notify authorities about foreign investment in sensitive industries.
Nov 11th, 2020
The 'Painted Ladies' historical Victorian homes seen from Alamo Square Park, San Francisco, Feb. 26, 2020.
San Francisco Voters Approve Taxes on CEOs, Big Businesses
Under the new law, any company whose top executive earns 100 times more than their average worker will pay an extra surcharge on its annual business tax.
Nov 5th, 2020
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Sept. 24, 2020, on Capitol Hill.
Fed Confronts a Shaky US Economy that Likely Needs More Help
The economy and the job market have weakened again after initially strong bounce-backs from the pandemic-fueled recession.
Nov 5th, 2020
A visitor poses for photos in front of a display at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2020.
China Opens Import Expo Under Anti-Disease Controls
Few exhibitors came from abroad for the third China International Import Expo.
Nov 5th, 2020
A makeshift globe burns in front of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany, Oct. 21, 2020.
US Formally Exits Paris Climate Pact
There are 189 countries that remain committed to the 2015 accord.
Nov 4th, 2020
The front carriage of a metro train perched on a whale sculpture after ramming through the end of an elevated rail section, Spijkenisse, Netherlands, Nov. 2, 2020.
Whale Sculpture Catches Derailed Train
The driver escaped injury after the metro train was left perched upon one of the sculpture's fins.
Nov 2nd, 2020
The Federal Reserve building in Washington, May 22, 2020.
Fed Expands Main Street Program to Smaller Firms
The Federal Reserve will support loans of as low as $100,000, down from an earlier minimum of $250,000.
Nov 2nd, 2020
European Council President Charles Michel addresses the chamber at the European Parliament in Brussels, Oct. 21, 2020.
EU Faces Trade Fights with US, No Matter Who Wins
Fundamental disputes that erupted — or in some cases, merely worsened — in the past four years may not be easy to resolve.
Nov 2nd, 2020
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Silicon Valley Group CEO Quits Over Racist Ad
The group's executive board denounced the ad targeting a San Jose city council race as "blatantly racist."
Oct 30th, 2020