Commercial Real Estate Vacancies Rising During Pandemic
Commercial real estate is sitting empty in much of the country. That's bad news for landlords, and for the rest of the economy.
Economy
Abigail Disney: How Can Corporations Treat Their Lowest-Paid Employees Better?
At large corporations like Disney, many employees can barely get by. Filmmaker and Disney descendant Abigail Disney says that's unacceptable. She calls on Disney and others to put people over profit.
Tammy Lally: What Is The Personal Toll Of A Financial Crisis?
Acquiring debt and buying on credit has been the American way since the 1920s. Financial advisor Tammy Lally describes the toll that consumerism and money-shame had on her family in the early 2000s.
Elizabeth White: How Have This Century's Financial Crises Affected Older Adults?
At age 55, Elizabeth White lost her job--and her entire safety net--in the 2008 recession. Her story isn't uncommon. White says, now more older adults are pushed out of their jobs and into poverty.
Discussions Drag On For Another Coronavirus Relief Bill
Top leaders say they won't go home for the holidays before they pass a relief bill, but negotiations are stalled over money for state/local governments and liability protections.
News Brief: Pfizer Vaccine Vote, COVID-19 Relief Package, Georgia Election Lawsuits
An FDA advisory committee voted in favor of granting emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Talks for another relief package drag on. And, an update on Georgia's election lawsuits.
Unemployment Claims Spike Amid Countrywide Coronavirus Surges
New unemployment claims jumped sharply last week, as a surge in coronavirus cases put new stress on the U.S. economy. The rise in unemployment comes as various relief programs are about to expire.
Jobless Claims Jump To More Than 850,000
A new sign of economic woes for Americans during the pandemic: Unemployment claims reported Thursday morning by the government jump just as many federal relief programs are set to expire.
As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'
One challenge facing John Kerry in his new role as climate envoy to President-elect Joe Biden will be to convince other governments the U.S. will abide by its commitments.
What Joe Biden Can (And Can't) Do To Stimulate This Pandemic Economy On His Own
With a closely divided Congress, President-elect Joe Biden's economic agenda may depend on what his incoming administration can do on its own.