Economics

In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photo, people walk by a SoftBank shop in Tokyo. Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. saw its April-June profit rise 12% as its investments added to its coffers, including sales of U.S. carrier T-Mobile shares.
SoftBank's Profits Rise on Tech Investments
Analysts have constantly expressed doubts about some of the investments.
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Canada to Impose $3.6B in Retaliatory Tariffs on US
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the tariffs will match the U.S. ones dollar-for-dollar.
Aug 7th, 2020
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COVID-19 Impact: 'When an Entire Supply Chain Falls Apart'
Despite widespread purchasing declines throughout manufacturing, bright spots persist.
May 14th, 2020
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A passer-by walks past a store closing sign, right, in the window of a department store on Tuesday, Oct. 27 in Boston.
US Economy's Summer Rebound is Already Fading
Oct 28th, 2020
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador gives his daily, morning news conference.
Mexican President Pledges to Ban Outsourcing of Jobs
Oct 28th, 2020
Visitors walk past a logo of Sony at Sony Building in Tokyo.
Sony's Profits Rise as Pandemic Has People Playing Games
Oct 28th, 2020
In this Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, file photo, passers-by examine a storefront window in Boston's fashionable Newbury Street shopping district. U.S. consumer confidence dipped slightly in October as a new wave of coronavirus cases began across the country. The Conference Board reported Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, that its consumer confidence index fell to a reading of 100.9, from 101.8 in September.
Consumer Confidence Dips as Virus Spreads
Oct 27th, 2020
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Hasbro, Mattel Sales Soar as Bored Americans Stay Home
Monopoly is back.
Oct 27th, 2020
In this April 23 file photo, President Donald Trump's name is seen on a stimulus check issued by the IRS to help combat the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, in San Antonio.
As Virus Cases Surge, So Do Economic Fears
With confirmed COVID cases surging across the U.S., so is the risk that the economy could weaken again.
Oct 26th, 2020
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows speaks with reporters at the White House, Oct. 21, 2020.
Pandemic Relief Faces Uncertainty in Post-Election Session
Capitol Hill veterans cautioned against expecting a quick resolution for a package that has tied Washington in knots for months.
Oct 23rd, 2020
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CEO Optimism Jumps Heading Into Q4
Increasingly more CEOs said capital spending plans have improved or been revised upwards.
Oct 22nd, 2020
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US Jobless Claims Drop to 787,000, but Layoffs Remain High
The still-elevated number of jobless claims underscores that a full recovery from the pandemic recession remains far off.
Oct 22nd, 2020
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Coca-Cola Recovery Continues as it Grows Leaner in Pandemic
Coke has been decimated by the closure of arenas, restaurants, theaters and other public places.
Oct 22nd, 2020
In this March 24, 2020 file photo, Woodward Avenue is shown nearly empty in Detroit. Before the coronavirus showed up, downtown Detroit was returning to its roots as a vibrant city center, motoring away from its past as the model of urban ruin. Now, with the coronavirus forcing many office workers to their homes in the suburbs, those who remain wonder if revitalization will ever return.
From Detroit to Oakland, Pandemic Threatens Urban Renewal
In resurgent cities, businesses were banking on continued growth to fund investments.
Oct 21st, 2020
In this May 22, 2020, file photo the Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible through heavy fog in Washington. New virus relief will have to wait until after the November election. Congress is past the point at which it can deliver more coronavirus aid soon, with differences between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump proving insurmountable.
Deadline Looms, but COVID Relief Deal May Be Far Off
Without an agreement at least in principle by Tuesday, Speaker Pelosi says it'll be too late to enact anything by Election Day.
Oct 20th, 2020
Cars are parked to be exported at Yokohama port, near Tokyo.
Japan Exports Fall Amid Slow Recovery
Japan’s export-reliant economy has sunk into recession, with three straight quarters of contraction through June.
Oct 19th, 2020
Trucks transport shipping containers at a dockyard in Qingdao in east China's Shandong province.
China Passes New Law Restricting Sensitive Exports
The move comes as as tensions mount with the U.S. over trade and technology.
Oct 19th, 2020
In this Jan. 28, 2020 photo, specialist Gregg Maloney watches the screens at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Latest Quarterly Earnings Season to Show if Worst Is Over
Companies are lining up for earnings reporting season, and analysts expect them to describe a less painful drop for the summer than spring.
Oct 16th, 2020
Pedestrians walk along the downtown mall area in the Old Town.
A Small Virginia City Struggles to Save Its Local Businesses
In a normal year, hundreds of book lovers would have descended on Winchester for Shenandoah University’s annual children’s literature conference.
Oct 15th, 2020