: Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than others — but they are also getting vaccinated at lower rates
A new analysis reveals the racial disparity in health-care worker vaccinations......»»
: Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than other people — so why are they getting vaccinated at lower rates?
A new analysis reveals the racial disparity in health-care worker vaccinations......»»
Personal Finance Daily: How President Biden’s stimulus checks could be different from Trump’s payments and Black Americans are getting vaccinated for COVID-19 at lower rates
Wednesday's top personal finance stories.....»»
Pfizer, BioNTech real-world study shows COVID-19 vaccine "dramatically" lowers cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE , along with the Israel Ministry of Health, said a real-world study showed "dramatically lower" rates of COVID-19 cases in people vaccinated with the c.....»»
: Mortgage rates break a rising trend and edge lower — as Biden administration pushes $1.9-trillion stimulus
There’s one reason why Americans shouldn’t necessarily fear higher rate......»»
Black Unemployment Rates 82% Higher Than White
The largest gulf between any two major groups in the July jobless report was that between black and white Americans......»»
Black Unemployment Rates at 76% Above National Average
The unemployment rate for black Americans in March was 76% higher than the 3.8% rate among all Americans and even worse when compared to white and Asian Americans......»»
Bond Report: 10-, 30-year Treasury see largest 1-day yield drop in 6 weeks
Long-dated U.S. government bond yields retreat Thursday, supported by buying that has driven rates lower and prices higher, with strategists pointing to bargain hunting by fixed-income investors in a market viewed as slightly oversold in recent days......»»
Children in Brazil are dying from COVID-19 at alarmingly high rates
Of the 434,000 recorded COVID deaths in Brazil, 832 were children below the age of 6, The New York Times reported. Alex Glailson, a nurse techn.....»»
Bond Report: U.S. government bond yields rise even as global stocks see sharp selloff
Treasury rates inch higher but moves were comparatively subdued against a backdrop of equity markets that were skidding sharply lower partly on fears of out-of-control inflation......»»
In One Chart: Most Americans who view COVID-19 as a threat say they’re still likely to dine out at a restaurant
People’s perception of how much of a risk COVID-19 poses continues to influence their decision-making even as vaccination rates improve, a new poll shows......»»
In One Chart: Americans who see COVID-19 as a threat are still most likely to engage in these activities
People’s perception of how much of a risk COVID-19 poses continues to influence their decision-making even as vaccination rates improve, a new poll shows......»»
Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman says the stock market will be lower a year from now due to higher taxes, rising interest rates, and inflation that will surprise the Fed
The billionaire investor's comments come just one day after the S&.....»»
Why Rates Could Still Drift Lower, But Will Ultimately Go Higher
Why Rates Could Still Drift Lower, But Will Ultimately Go Higher Authored by Bryce Coward via Knowledge Leaders Capital blog, 10 year Treasury rates peaked at the end o.....»»
This Is The Market Where People Face Home Bidding Wars
Home prices have soared as mortgage rates have dropped, as people leave some large cities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as middle-class Americans have experienced income increases. Based on........»»
The Wall Street Journal: U.K. COVID-19 strain doesn’t lead to more deaths, study finds
Patients hospitalized with B.1.1.7 didn’t die at higher rates or have worse outcomes overall, a Lancet study finds......»»
Bond Report: Treasury yields set for 4th straight slide as German bund yields skids to 5-week low
Treasury prices rose and yields extended a slide on Wednesday as worries about a resurgence of COVID in Europe fueled buying of sovereign debt, pushing prices up and rates lower......»»
More than 43 million Americans - 1 in 6 adults - have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the CDC
More than 40% of adults over the age of 65, who carry a higher risk of s.....»»
: Mortgage rates keep increasing — and the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill could push them even higher
Some analysts expect the $1.9 trillion COVID package to boost inflation, which in turn would lead to higher mortgage rates......»»
Global stocks edge lower on fresh concerns of COVID-19 cases despite Biden signing the $1.9 trillion stimulus deal
France and Germany are resisting imposing lockdowns even as they see stubbornly high infection rates. Michael Nagle/Xinhua/Getty Images European and US stocks edged lower on .....»»
: CDC recommends schools in areas with high COVID-19 transmission rates not fully open for in-person learning
'Schools can be reopened safely prior to all teachers being vaccinated,' said CDC director Rochelle Walensky......»»