EU lawmakers back aid for virus-hit economy in remote vote
European Union lawmakers approved on Thursday emergency funds to cushion the bloc's economic slump triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and shore up battered airlines by preserving their landing slots......»»
Brexit deadline may be pushed back if January vote fails: report
British lawmakers plan to force a Brexit delay if Prime Minister Theresa May's deal fail.....»»
Asian shares on defensive, sterling braces for Brexit vote
Asian shares were on back foot on Tuesday as an unexpected drop in China's exports heightened worries about the global economy while the British pound braced for a showdown in parliament over the government's Brexit plan......»»
Pound jumps as Brexit vote fails; stocks rise on China hopes
Sterling rebounded from the day's lows on Tuesday after British lawmakers defeated Prime Minister Theresa May's deal on withdrawing from the European Union, and major world stock markets climbed on hopes of more stimulus for China's economy......»»
Stocks rise on China hopes; sterling rebounds as Brexit vote fails
Major world stock markets climbed on Tuesday on hopes of more stimulus for China's economy, while sterling rebounded from the day's lows after British lawmakers defeated Prime Minister Theresa May's deal on withdrawing from the European Union......»»
Non-Compete Clauses Are A Thing Of The Past, At Least For Now: FTC Issues Landmark Ban, Chamber Of Commerce Plans To Sue
Non-compete agreements nationwide were banned by the FTC in a three-to-two vote. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is clapping back. read more.....»»
CEO moved back to Buffalo to run his company
The move goes against common tech startup practices of remote work, as he doubles down on in-person communication......»»
Spurred by Donald Trump, House Republicans descend into chaos after right-wing lawmakers derail vote
Spurred by Donald Trump, House Republicans descend into chaos after right-wing lawmakers derail vote.....»»
How Remote Work Lends Itself To Reshaping The Back Office
The pandemic has been hard .....»»
Susan Sarandon, AOC back McDonald"s worker strikes for higher wages
Actress Susan Sarandon and prominent progressive lawmakers were among those who expressed support Wednesday for McDonald’s workers who staged strikes in cities across the country in a push for higher hourly wages......»»
McConnell said Senate GOP "undecided" on commission to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol siege. 8 Senate Republicans voted against certifying the election after the attack.
The House is set to vote on a bill to establish a commission to probe the Jan. 6 riots - the same day lawmakers voted to certify the 2020 election. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks after a GOP policy lunche.....»»
Japan’s economy slumps back into decline as COVID-19 hits spending
Japan’s economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as a slow vaccine rollout and new COVID-19 infections hit spending on items such as dining out and clothes, raising concerns the country will lag others emerging from the pandemic......»»
10 Things in Politics: Lawmakers are sick of Marjorie Taylor Greene
And the demise of "thoughts and prayers." Good morning! We hope you had a great weekend. Today is Tax Day.Welcome back to 10 Things in Politics, your weekday look at the biggest stories in DC and beyond. Sign up here to receive this n.....»»
Mitt Romney rebuked some of his Republican Senate colleagues, calling January 6 Capitol riots an "insurrection against the Constitution"
Sen. Mitt Romney has repeatedly pushed back on fellow Republican lawmakers who have sought to downplay the event.....»»
Employment / Inflation Quiz
This morning I went off on a bit of a digression about McDonalds raising wages and how that manifests across the economy. They have come a long ways from back when they were having taxpayers subsid.....»»
Market Extra: Inflation is climbing, but it isn’t blasting past its 30-year range — yet
Prices consumers are paying for goods and services are climbing to post-recession highs, causing households and Wall Street anxiety just as the economy roars back with the lifting of pandemic restrictions. Here's when markets might really worry......»»
"We are powering up": Local business, civic leaders outline the road back from Covid-19 for Charlotte"s economy
Panel discussions organized by Capital Analytics Associates gave local leaders a forum to discuss what they've learned from the pandemic and what's next......»»
Capitol Report: ‘Our economic plan is working,’ Biden says ahead of talks with Republicans on spending
President Joe Biden on Monday afternoon makes a speech on the U.S. economy, with the remarks coming before meetings with lawmakers on Wednesday and Thursday about his plans for big spending on infrastructure and social programs......»»
Capitol Report: Biden to speak about economy ahead of talks with Republicans on spending
President Joe Biden on Monday afternoon is due to make a speech on the U.S. economy, with the remarks coming before meetings with lawmakers on Wednesday and Thursday about his plans for big spending on infrastructure and social programs......»»
April"s terrible jobs report shows the 2019 economy is not coming back and that"s a problem
Only 266,000 jobs were added last month but the US needs much more. It shows consumer spending and the work force won't align in the reshaped economy. The US is reopening to a reshaped economy where consumer spending is recovering faste.....»»
April"s dismal jobs report shows the 2019 economy is not coming back and that"s a problem
Only 266,000 jobs were added last month but the US needs much more. It shows consumer spending and the work force won't align in the reshaped economy. The US is reopening to a reshaped economy where consumer spending is recovering faste.....»»