As the number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus continues to climb, so does the number of unemployment claims made in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday morning 3.28 million…
Futures on financial markets point to another day…
The coronavirus-induced volatility on Wall Street wages on. March 19, 2020, 1:41 PM 3 min read U.S. financial markets opened lower Thursday following Wednesday's steep sell-off as the coronavirus crisis continues to upend Wall Street.…
What to know about social distancing strategies amid…
Social distancing is at the top of mind for many as countries across the globe are facing the novel coronavirus pandemic -- with countries aiming to tamp down on the spread without either a vaccine…
Major storm set to bring tornadoes, damaging winds…
22 states are under flood, snow, high winds and blizzard alerts. March 19, 2020, 11:00 AM 4 min read Severe weather hit the southern Plains overnight with five reported tornadoes west of Dallas and numerous…
New York Stock Exchange temporarily closing trading floors,…
It has already been a roller-coaster week for U.S. financial markets. March 18, 2020, 9:02 PM 4 min read The New York Stock Exchange will temporarily close its trading floors and switch to all-electronic trading…
Seeking place to blame, Trump uses term for…
President Donald Trump attempted to focus blame for the spread of the novel coronavirus onto China this week by using a name for the virus that advocacy groups say has been associated with dozens of…
Senate overwhelmingly passes coronavirus economic relief measure; now…
The Senate on Wednesday passed an economic relief bill to help combat the coronavirus pandemic, ensuring free testing and paid leave for certain workers. The measure now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for his…
McConnell urges colleagues to support coronavirus economic relief…
"We aren't leaving until we deliver," the Senate majority leader said. March 18, 2020, 6:24 PM 8 min read The Senate will vote on the House-passed coronavirus economic relief bill on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader…
Trading temporarily halted as markets plunge and coronavirus…
It has already been a roller-coaster week for U.S. financial markets. March 18, 2020, 5:13 PM 3 min read Trading was temporarily halted Wednesday after U.S. financial markets plunged amid another day of volatility over…