Economic Trends
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U.S. Economic Recovery Fades as Infections Rise: Moody's Analytics
By Bernice NapachThe recovery is at risk "if policymakers are not able or willing to produce additional timely monetary and fiscal support," says Chief Economist Mark Zandi.
July 30, 2020
Senate GOP Floats $1,000 Checks, Blocks Vote on Democratic Aid BillThe bill provides the same size payments to adults and children.
June 17, 2020
Powell, Former Fed Chiefs Make the Case for More Government AidChairman Powell and former chairs Yellen and Bernanke stress the disproportionate impact of the downturn on minority groups.
June 02, 2020
CBO: U.S. Economy Won't Recover Pandemic Losses Until 2030The preliminary projection says nominal GDP will be reduced by $15.7 trillion during the interim.
May 13, 2020
Fed Chief Warns of Lasting Economic Damage, Pushes More Fiscal StimulusChairman Jerome Powell says Congress should act, noting that Fed policy has its limitations.
May 06, 2020
What's Next for Equity Markets?Despite the recovery from the market's March lows, investors should remain cautious.
April 29, 2020
U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of RecessionIt's the first quarterly economic contraction since 2014 and the biggest since 2008.
April 24, 2020
The CBO's Devastating Economic Outlook for 2020It projects a 5.6% decline in GDP and double-digit jobless rates this year.