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A homeless with his dog in Pamplona, Spain, Jan. 21, 2021.

Group Urges Radical Economic Rejig for Post-COVID World

Oxfam warned that the pandemic would lead to the biggest increase in global inequality on record — unless governments act.

The U.S. Capitol is seen between flags placed on the National Mall ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Washington, Jan. 18, 2021.

Biden's Test: Engineering Economic Boom in a Partisan Divide

Despite millions of jobs lost due to the coronavirus, there are signs the country is on the cusp of significant growth.

President-elect Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic during an event at The Queen theater on Thursday, Jan. 14 in Wilmington, DE.

Biden Unveils $1.9T 'American Rescue Plan'

The economic plan keys on speeding up vaccines and pumping out financial help to those struggling with the pandemic’s prolonged economic fallout.

In this file photo, a runner passes the office of the California Employment Development Department in Sacramento.

Criminal Rings Loot Billions in Jobless Funds

The spread of COVID-19 vaccines will power a stronger global economic recovery in 2021, the International Monetary Fund forecast Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

IMF: 5.5% Economic Growth from Vaccines

President Joe Biden signs an executive order on American manufacturing, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex on Monday, Jan. 25 in Washington.

Biden Signs Buy American Order

A man walks out of a Marc's store, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2021.

Damaged Economy, but Signs of Hope Emerging

President Joe Biden pauses as he signs his first executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.

Biden's Climate Steps Could Have Big Impact on Energy Firms

The new president aims to transition the country to 100% renewable energy for electricity generation by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050.

Crews construct a section of border wall in San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge. The order leaves projects across the border unfinished and under contract.

Biden Halts Border Wall Construction

The order leaves billions of dollars of work unfinished — but still under contract.

President Joe Biden signs executive orders after speaking about the coronavirus, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, right, in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington.

Biden Ordering Stopgap Help as Talks Start on Big Aid Plan

Nearly 10 million jobs have been lost since last February, and nearly 30 million households lack secure access to food.

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CEO Offers Projections for US Manufacturing in 2021

"Flexibility and foresight are highly achievable and likely closer in reach than some may think, given the maturity of smart manufacturing technology solutions."

Trader Ashley Lara works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Jan. 15, 2021.

Clock Ticking for CEOs to Grow Profits Again

Wall Street is focused on the huge turnaround it sees beginning.

Coal Power Plant

Federal Court Strikes Down Trump Climate Rollback

The decision is likely to give the incoming Biden administration a freer hand to regulate emissions from power plants.

Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen during an appearance on Fox Business Network in Washington, Aug. 14, 2019.

Yellen Urges Congress to Do More to Fight Pandemic Recession

The Treasury Secretary nominee said the nation risks "long-term scarring of the economy" without further action.

Shoppers wearing face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus wall by the Chinese toy maker POP Mart display booth at a shopping mall in Beijing on Dec. 9, 2020.

China Economy Grows as Rebound from Virus Continues

China is likely to be the only major economy to grow in 2020, while developed countries and most major emerging markets were in recession.

Fusion East Caribbean & Soul Food owner Andrew Walcott at his restaurant in East New York, Brooklyn, Jan. 7, 2021.

Unemployment Claims Jump as Virus Takes Toll

The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared to its highest level since late August.

Tents line a sidewalk on Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco, April 18, 2020.

Proposed Corporate Tax Hike Would Aid California Homeless

The state suffers from prohibitively high housing costs and wages that can't keep up.

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Consumer Prices Edge Higher in December

It was the largest advance in four months.

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo during a news conference in Providence, March 1, 2020.

Biden Adds Boston Mayor, R.I. Gov. to Economic Team

California official Isabel Guzman was picked to lead the Small Business Administration.