How Will COVID Affect Black Friday Sales? Stores 'Significantly Scaling Back,' Says Expert

Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, will look a little different in 2020, as COVID cases spike across the country.

• Nov 24, 2020

Can't Spare A Square: Toilet Paper Shortage Fears Lead To More 'Panic Buying' In Parts Of Country

With COVID-19 cases rising, shortages of toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies are returning in many parts of the country as well.

• Nov 19, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: Politicians Still Can't Agree On Type Of Aid Or How Much To Spend

Democrats and Republicans agree on the need for a stimulus package, but disagree on specifics like stimulus checks and and the overall cost.

• Nov 17, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: What Will A Biden Administration Mean For More Aid?

Containing the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuilding the economy top the list for the incoming Biden administration, and a stimulus package will be a key component.

• Nov 13, 2020

What Do Election Results Mean For A Second Stimulus Package?

Today's stock market gains come despite all the election uncertainty, but may suggest optimism for a second stimulus package down the line.

• Nov 4, 2020

Pete Buttigieg: Americans Will See 'Definition Of A Good Economy' If Joe Biden Wins 2020 Election

Whoever wins the presidency will face dual challenges of reining in the pandemic and rebuilding the economy.

• Nov 2, 2020

'Stimulus Package Would've Had To Be Passed In July, August' To Impact Election, Pundit Says

As Americans head to the polls, the economy has not received a much-needed second round of stimulus, nor is it likely to in the coming months.

• Oct 30, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: Why Testing Language Is Holding Up Checks

Negotiations on a second stimulus package are stalled, and language on testing and tracing is at least partly to blame.

• Oct 27, 2020

'Stimulus Checks Are The Least Important,' When Drafting Aid Package, Says Economist

A second stimulus package is unlikely by election day, but removing stimulus checks entirely would save money and could help the parties make a deal.

• Oct 26, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues

With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.

• Oct 23, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: Is A Deal Even Possible At This Point?

House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.

• Oct 21, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: Is Time Running Out On A Possible Second Stimulus Check?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a deal must be reached by Tuesday if a stimulus package is to pass by election day.

• Oct 20, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: As Unemployment Claims Climb, Have Both Sides Found Common Ground?

A second stimulus package remains a possibility, but can struggling Americans wait for Washington to come together on a plan?

• Oct 17, 2020

Market Strategist Warns 'Pain Felt On Main Street Quite Distinct From What's Reflected In Stock Market'

In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?

• Oct 16, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: What Happens To The Economy Without A Second Stimulus?

Spending from the first round of stimulus propped up the economy. But that money is gone, and a more stimulus is unlikely in the coming weeks.

• Oct 15, 2020

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