United States Oil (USO) campaign to undermine U.S. fuel economy standards
United States Oil (USO) campaign to undermine U.S. fuel economy standards The oil industry engaged in a secret public relations campaign to undermine U.S. fuel economy standards, according to a new investigation from the New York .....»»
Oil tumbles to 18-year low as coronavirus dings China GDP
The sharp economic contraction is a preview of things to come for the rest of the developed world, including the United States, as the COVID-19 pandemic originated in China, impacting its economy first......»»
‘When somebody is president of the United States, the authority is total.’ Can Trump save the U.S. economy and save lives?
‘You can’t ask the people of this state or this country to choose between lives lost and dollars gained,’ New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said......»»
Kashkari predicts long bouts of shutdowns, "barring some health care miracle"
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Sunday that the United States economy shouldn't expect a quick rebound from the coronavirus pandemic but rather prepare for an "18-month strategy" that involves rolling shutdowns as the virus flare.....»»
Every State"s Unemployment Claims Since COVID-19 Shuttered the Economy
Mid-March marked a turning point in the coronavirus outbreak in the United States......»»
Every State’s Unemployment Claims Since COVID-19 Shut the Economy Down
Mid-March marked a turning point in the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. President Donald Trump officially declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020. Two days later, the Centers for........»»
Wall Street rallies on hopeful coronavirus signs, healthcare lift
U.S. stock markets jumped on Wednesday on hopeful signs about the coronavirus outbreak in the United States was close to a peak, with health insurers getting an additional lift from Bernie Sanders' decision to suspend his presidential campaign......»»
Wall Street recovers ground as Sanders gives health insurers a boost
U.S. stock markets rose on Wednesday on hopes the coronavirus outbreak in the United States was close to its peak, with health insurers boosted by Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders suspending his campaign......»»
Fed"s Barkin: coronavirus blow to U.S. economy will be deep
The economic downturn from the coronavirus outbreak in the United States will be deep and any recovery will depend on consumers feeling safe enough to start spending again, Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin said on Wednesday......»»
Trump rolled back fuel-economy standards in the US this week to make vehicles "substantially safer," but his claims about car safety don"t mesh with reality
IIHS This week, the Trump administration announced a rollback of stricter fuel-economy regulations from 2012 — a move President Donald Trump lauded as "making cars substa.....»»
Biden"s Lead Over Trump Has Widened Despite Coronavirus Campaign Setback: Reuters/Ipsos Poll
Former Vice-President Joe Biden has increased his lead over President Donald Trump among registered voters in the run-up to the 2020 United States presidential election, according to a poll conducted by Reuters an read more.....»»
World equity markets edge higher; oil plunges to 2002 lows
Global equity benchmarks rose on Monday despite a drop in oil prices to their lowest levels since 2002, as central banks and the United States tried to contain damage from the rapidly spreading coronavirus that has upended the global economy......»»
World equity markets edge higher despite oil plunge to 2002 lows
Global equity benchmarks rose slightly on Monday despite a drop in oil prices to their lowest levels since 2002, as central banks and the United States tried to contain damage from the rapidly spreading coronavirus that has upended the global economy......»»
As virus threatens, U.S. embraces big government, for now
It may, as House Majority Leader and Maryland Democrat Steny Hoyer said on Friday, be out of love that the United States agreed to shut down much of its economy to stop a viral epidemic and save lives......»»
How Fed money machine will turn $454 billion into $4 trillion
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has a favorite talking point: With the Federal Reserve’s help, the government will turn a $500 billion spending package working its way through Congress into a $4 trillion booster shot for the United States economy......»»
How Fed money machine will turn $454 billion into $4 trillion
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has a favorite talking point: With the Federal Reserve’s help, the government will turn a $500 billion spending package working its way through Congress into a $4 trillion booster shot for the United States economy......»»
Oil prices sink as crippled demand outweighs stimulus hopes
Oil prices fell on Thursday after three sessions of gains as restrictions on travel worldwide crimped fuel demand, with U.S. crude futures plunging about 4% after the United States scrapped plans to buy domestic oil for its emergency reserve......»»
The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill will "probably" not be enough to protect workers and save the economy, Schumer says
Associated Press The United States Sena.....»»
U.S. companies, labs rush to produce blood test for coronavirus immunity
As the United States works overtime to screen thousands for the novel coronavirus, a new blood test offers the chance to find out who may have immunity - a potential game changer in the battle to contain infections and get the economy back on track......»»
Oil rises over 3% on Fed steps to support economy, hopes of U.S. aid package
Oil rose over 3% on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would take steps to bolster the economy and on growing hopes the United States will soon reach a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus economic package......»»
Oil rises on Fed steps to support economy, hopes of U.S. aid package
Oil rose about 2% on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would take step to bolster the economy and on growing hopes the United States will soon reach a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus economic package......»»