Economy
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Americans spent a record online over 2020 holidays, and more e-commerce gains are expected
An independent contractor to FedEx Corp. unloads packages from a delivery truck on Cyber Monday in New York, U.S., on…
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Economy sees job loss in December for the first time since April as surging virus takes toll
Job creation came to a halt in December as restrictions brought on by surging Covid-19 cases hammered virus-sensitive industries, particularly…
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Private payrolls post first drop since April as coronavirus spread hits job growth, ADP says
Private payrolls in December contracted for the first time since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a…
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Cash in circulation is soaring, and that usually means good things for the economy
Vehicles drive by the US Treasury Building in Washington, DC on November 15, 2011. Karen Bleier | AFP | Getty…
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Mortgage demand from homebuyers pulled back sharply, even as rates ended 2020 near record low
An ‘Open House’ sign is displayed in the front yard of a home for sale in Columbus, Ohio. Ty Wright…
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Weekly jobless claims fall for a second straight week
The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time unexpectedly fell last week, marking its second straight…
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Weekly jobless claims rise less than expected, but hold above 800,000
Jobless claims rose less than expected last week as employers weighed a wintertime spike in Covid-19 cases against expected relief…
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Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise, hit highest level since early September
Jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pressure the economy while lawmakers struggle to push…
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Homebuilder confidence drops from record high as high prices hit buyers
A house under construction is seen in Culver City, a neighborhood of Los Angeles on November 21, 2020. Chris Delmas…
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The Fed could disappoint markets Wednesday, even if it keeps a super dovish tone
The Fed may see a brighter long-term outlook when it releases its economic forecasts Wednesday due to vaccine developments, but…
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