How to negotiate contract disruptions caused by the coronavirus
The outbreak of the coronavirus has disrupted business in countless ways including, with North Texas businesses touching the energy, finance and retail sectors particularly hard-hit. Here some important points involving contracts: What can a busines.....»»
Economic Report: U.S. trade deficit rises in 2020 to a 12-year high due to coronavirus disruptions
The U.S. trade deficit fell in December, but the nation's trade gap still climbed in 2020 to the highest level in 12 years owing to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Economic Report: U.S. manufacturers still growing rapidly, ISM finds, despite COVID disruptions
U.S. manufacturers grew a bit slower in January as the coronavirus caused more work disruptions, but companies are still expanding rapidly and anticipating a stronger economy in 2021......»»
Economic Report: U.S. trade deficit soars 12% in March as coronavirus slams exporters and tourism
The U.S. trade deficit widened by almost 12% in March as the coronavirus pandemic caused massive disruptions in commerce, grounded international flights and froze the global tourism industry......»»
Exxon plays on virus worries in Baytown contract talks: union official
A union official said on Friday Exxon Mobil Corp is playing on economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic in negotiations with workers at its Baytown, Texas, refinery......»»
Dollar supported as investors seek safety in liquidity
The dollar held gains on Thursday as investors rushed to the security of the world's most liquid currency as the coronavirus pandemic caused massive disruptions to global trade......»»
U.S. manufacturing contracts; private payrolls post first drop since 2017
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted less than expected in March, but disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic pushed new orders received by factories to an 11-year low, reinforcing economists' views that the economy was in recession......»»
U.S. factory activity contracts in March; orders tumble to 11-year low: ISM
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted less than expected in March, but disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic pushed new orders received by factories to an 11-year low, reinforcing economists' views that the economy was in recession......»»
U.S. SEC warns against illegal trading during coronavirus disruption
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officials on Monday warned corporate insiders against insider trading during the disruptions caused by the coronavirus......»»
Fed mounts aggressive new steps to combat coronavirus hit to economy
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Monday said it would begin backstopping an unprecedented range of credit for households, small businesses and major employers in an effort to offset the "severe disruptions" to the economy caused by the coronarvirus outbreak......»»
Developer: Coronavirus hasn"t disrupted $1.5B KCI project
While the effects of COVID-19, the disease caused by a strain of coronavirus, are being felt across the city, the outbreak has yet to cause disruptions to the area's biggest construction project: the $1.5 billion single-terminal modernization of Kan.....»»
Delivery, child care and other gig jobs are open amid unemployment caused by coronavirus
Many organizations are enlisting independent contract workers during the coronavirus outbreak. Many organizations are enlisting independent contract workers during the coronavirus outbreak......»»
Trucking Wants More Clarity On Emergency HOS Waiver
A rare emergency waiver from trucking hours-of-service (HOS) regulations provides welcome relief to an industry responding to supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus — while simultaneously leaving carriers confused ove read more.....»»
Comcast, Charter, Verizon, and dozens of other internet and phone providers have signed an FCC pledge to "keep Americans connected" even if they can"t pay during disruptions caused by coronavirus
Internet service providers and telecom companies are participating in an FCC pledge to "keep Americans connected" to the internet during disruptions caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The pledge asks companies t.....»»
Broadcom withdraws 2020 revenue forecast on coronavirus worries
Broadcom Inc withdrew its revenue forecast for 2020 on Thursday, joining a host of chipmakers that have either cut or pulled their sales outlook due to disruptions in global supply chain caused by the coronavirus outbreak......»»
Rising food costs lift U.S. consumer prices; coronavirus to weigh on inflation
U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly rose in February but could drop in the months ahead as the coronavirus outbreak depresses demand for some goods and services, outweighing price increases related to shortages caused by disruptions to the supply chain......»»
China"s Jan-Feb trade surplus with U.S. falls to $25.37B
China's exports contracted sharply in the first two months of the year, and imports slowed, as the health crisis triggered by the coronavirus outbreak caused massive disruptions to business operations, global supply chains and economic activity......»»
Manufacturing sector slows in February; orders contract
U.S. factory manufacturing activity slowed in February as new orders contracted, likely reflecting worries about supply chain disruptions related to the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak, which has revived financial market fears of a recession......»»
Chinese maker of "Amazon coat" weathers coronavirus impact with tax breaks, rent waivers
Orolay, the maker of the 'Amazon coat' that became a darling of U.S. fashion and social media a year ago, knows it is luckier than most Chinese small businesses trying to get back on their feet amid huge disruptions caused by the coronavirus epidemic......»»
Economic Report: Economy softens on coronavirus worries and 2020 election qualms, IHS Markit finds
Business in the U.S. contracted in February for the first time in four years owing to disruptions caused by the coronavirus and growing angst over the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, a survey of the economy has found......»»
SSD retail prices rally in China beyond expectation
SSD retail prices in China have been rising unexpectedly, as channel distributors have become reluctant to sell amid worries about possible supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak, according to industry sources......»»