The biggest impediment to economic recovery is Trump’s desperate gambit to hold on to power, according to a prominent risk assessment firm.
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Crystal ball is murkier than usual as Wall Street starts 2021
The trajectory of the virus could still slam the brakes on the economy this year.
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot shareholders vote to merge, creating world's fourth-largest car maker
The new company, Stellantis, will house brands such as Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Maserati, Peugeot, and Citroën.
Google employees form workers' union in United States
More than 200 Google employees in the United States have formed a workers’ union.
Pandemic's revolution in transportation and commerce rivals 19th-century railroad construction
“Alternative logistics providers are trying to create a private delivery network across the country — because that’s what we need,” said one trade expert.
Millions of Americans moved during the pandemic — and most aren't looking back
The faces of America’s cities and neighborhoods have been forever altered by the pandemic.
Ground zero: What happened to all the coffee shops once corporate America stayed home?
“We’ve had notes from people saying, ‘If you weren’t open for me to come and get my coffee every day, I don’t know where my mental health would be,'” said the owner of a coffee shop in a residential neighborhood.
2020: A dismal economic year, unless you were on Wall Street
It might be hard to recall now, but 2020 started off with an economy full of potential.
After grueling year, latest weekly initial jobless claims remain elevated, at 787,000
“The bar couldn’t be any lower, but after a tough start the economy should have a much better 2021,” one economist said.
Newest amenity at hotels? Covid-19 test at check-in or before your flight
Now that a negative Covid test is required for crossing so many state and country borders, hotels hoping to stand out are adding medical testing to their list of amenities.