Democrats propose forgiving $30,000 in student debt for borrowers during coronavirus outbreak
Democrats unveiled a plan on Monday to forgive $30,000 in student debt for borrowers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Proposals like this one are mounting.
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U.S. trade regulators approve tariff exemption for Apple Watches
U.S. trade regulators have approved Apple Inc's request to waive tariffs on China-made Apple Watches, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said in a...
Coronavirus grounds more flights, takes toll on jobs
Widening travel curbs to contain the spread of the coronavirus prompted more flight cancellations on Monday, with new restrictions spanning India, Australia, New Zealand, the United...
Auto industry urges U.S. lawmakers to ensure 'sufficient liquidity'
Major automakers, parts suppliers and auto dealers urged U.S. lawmakers on Monday to provide "robust credit facilities" to ensure "sufficient liquidity" in the auto industry despite...
IMF sees pandemic causing global recession in 2020, recovery in 2021
The coronavirus pandemic will cause a global recession in 2020 that could be worse than the one triggered by the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, but...
Dollar slips as Fed's money bazooka loosens tight cash supply
The dollar slipped on Tuesday on signs tight funding conditions are easing slightly after the U.S. Federal Reserve pulled out all stops to supply much needed...
U.S. banks hand out bonuses to staff as coronavirus crisis intensifies
Some U.S. banks on Monday offered employees one-time bonuses to help ease the financial burden of the coronavirus pandemic and as a reward for working through...
U.S. businesses see big hit from coronavirus, Fed survey shows
U.S. businesses expect a "very large and very negative impact" from the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to slow its spread, according to a survey published on...
Fed alone can’t stop coronavirus selloff, investors say, as stocks tumble again
The Federal Reserve's unprecedented stimulus measures did little to brighten Wall Street's immediate outlook on coronavirus-ravaged stocks, as concerns remained about the lack of a government...
U.S. Fed aims 'bazooka' to backstop coronavirus-hit economy
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Monday rolled out an extraordinary array of programs to backstop an economy reeling from sweeping restrictions on commerce that scientists say...
U.S. SEC warns against illegal trading during coronavirus disruption
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officials on Monday warned corporate insiders against insider trading during the disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
SoftBank shares jump 20% on record buyback announcement
SoftBank Group Corp stock jumped 20% on Tuesday, extending a run that began a day earlier when the Japanese tech investor announced up to $41 billion...
GM accelerates 'Project V' to build ventilators in Indiana
General Motors Co and medical equipment maker Ventec are speeding up efforts under a partnership code-named "Project V" to build ventilators at a GM plant in...
Boeing suspending Washington state production due to coronavirus risks
Boeing Co said on Monday it would halt production at its Washington state twin-aisle jetliner factory as a temporary measure to help fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Airbus sees airlines seeking to defer or cancel orders
Airbus said in a stock market filing on Monday that customers could seek to cancel or postpone delivery of airliners and helicopters as the coronavirus crisis...