Coronavirus boosts U.S. layoffs; job openings fall
Layoffs in the United States jumped to a record high in March, while the number of people voluntarily quitting their jobs dropped to a 4-1/2-year low as the novel coronavirus crisis rapidly changed labor market dynamics......»»
Coronavirus Update: Global COVID cases fall for a sixth straight week as hopes for J&J vaccine are bolstered by FDA data
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesd.....»»
Economic Report: Jobless benefit claims climb to 861,000 and show U.S. layoffs still severe
New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose in mid-February to a four-week high of 861,000, showing lots of Americans are still losing their jobs nearly a year after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic......»»
: Requests for unemployment benefits climb to 861,000 and show layoffs still severe
New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose in mid-February to a four-week high of 861,000, showing lots of Americans are still losing their jobs nearly a year after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic......»»
US jobless claims fall slightly to 793,000 with layoffs high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain hi.....»»
Economic Report: U.S. gains just 49,000 jobs in January with labor market still under acute stress
The U.S. regained a meager 49,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate fell again to 6.3%, but the economy is still struggling to recover after a record coronavirus surge induced more layoffs at the end of last year......»»
Economic Report: U.S. gains just 49,000 jobs in January. Labor market still under acute stress
The U.S. regained a meager 49,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate fell again to 6.3%, but the economy is still struggling to recover after a record coronavirus surge induced more layoffs at the end of last year......»»
NewsWatch: U.S. gains just 49,000 jobs in January. Labor market still under acute stress
The U.S. regained a meager 49,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate fell again to 6.3%, but the economy is still struggling to recover after a record coronavirus surge induced more layoffs at the end of last year......»»
US unemployment claims fall to 779,000 but job cuts grind on during pandemic
Last week’s unemployment claims total dropped from 812,000 the previous week, and is the lowest in two months. Still, before the coronavirus, weekly a.....»»
Clorox shares jump premarket after earnings beat as coronavirus boosts demand for at-home products
Clorox Co. shares jumped 2.9% in pre.....»»
Coronavirus Update: U.S. COVID cases continue to fall, even with one-day death rate still above 3,000
The number of global confirmed cases of the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 headed closer to 104 million on Wednesday with the U.S. accounting for 26.4 million of that tally, as it recorded another grim day of more than 3,000 fatalities......»»
Fauci says "degree of normality" possible by fall if 85% of population vaccinated by end of summer
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that a "degree of normality" in the U.S. is possible by the fall if 85% of the population can be vaccinated against the coronavirus by the end of the summer. Appearing at a White House press.....»»
: Burberry sales fall as COVID forces store closures, but strong Asia growth buoys investors
British luxury-goods group Burberry warned that the spread of new strains of coronavirus could lead to more disruption for the business......»»
Economic Preview: The economy is ailing again and layoffs are rising, but vaccines offer hope for cure
It's not just the lives of Americans that rest on quick rollout of coronavirus vaccines, it's the livelihoods of millions of people who lost their jobs during the pandemic. Can they every go back?.....»»
Economic Report: Layoffs rose in November to 5-month high as pandemic slams hotels and restaurants
Layoffs in the U.S. rose in November to a five-month high as a record spurt of coronavirus cases slammed hotels and restaurants again and undermined the economic recovery......»»
Economic Report: Jobless claims dip below 800,000, but layoffs still high after coronavirus spike
New applications for state unemployment benefits fell slightly around Christmas and dipped below 800,000 for the first time in a month, but the record coronavirus outbreak is still weighing heavily on the labor market and throwing more people out of work......»»
Coronavirus Update: U.S. COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations fall again, as vaccine reinforcements are coming
It was a day of good news on the COVID-19 front, as new daily cases, deaths and hospitalizations all fell for a third-straight day, just as vaccine reinforcements were being shipped out......»»
Economic Report: Jobless claims hit nearly 4-month high on more coronavirus-induced layoffs
New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose in mid-December for the second week in a row and hit a nearly four-month high, pointing to rising layoffs and more damage to the economy from a record increase in coronavirus cases......»»
Metals Stocks: Gold prices on track for lowest finish in nearly 2 weeks on U.S. coronavirus vaccine rollout
Gold futures fall on Monday as a rollout of the a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. and doubts about another round of relief aid out of Congress put the precious metal on track to mark its lowest settlement since the start of the month......»»
U.S. consumer sentiment edges up in May but worries about social isolation grow
U.S. consumer sentiment rose unexpectedly in early May after a record plunge a month earlier as emergency assistance payments improved household finances hurt by mass layoffs from the coronavirus crisis, a survey released on Friday showed......»»
Cartier-maker Richemont gloomy about next three years
Cartier maker Richemont reported a 67% fall in annual profit on Friday and said the impact of the coronavirus could last up to three years despite signs of recovery in China. Ciara Lee reports.....»»