Stock futures plunge after Trump confirms he has coronavirus
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
Milwaukee county executive presents recommended city budget for 2021
The 2021 recommended budget will implement a racial equity-focused plan, according to the Office of the County Executive.
The 2021 recommended budget will implement a racial equity-focused plan, according to the Office of the County Executive.
Senate passes stopgap bill to fund US government through December
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
US private employers add 749K jobs in September, report says
September hiring was spread across most industries, with the biggest gains taking place in manufacturing; trade, transportation and utilities; and health care and social assistance.
September hiring was spread across most industries, with the biggest gains taking place in manufacturing; trade, transportation and utilities; and health care and social assistance.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Audit sheds light on Wisconsin DWD troubles amid unemployment spike
According to a new report from the Legislative Audit Bureau, only 0.5% of calls to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) were answered between mid-March and late June.
According to a new report from the Legislative Audit Bureau, only 0.5% of calls to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) were answered between mid-March and late June.
Climate change poses ‘major risk’ to US financial system, federal report warns
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
Amid unemployment delays, Wisconsin DWD secretary resigns
The DWD has cased unprecedented unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, the news release stated, far exceeding Great Recession levels.
The DWD has cased unprecedented unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, the news release stated, far exceeding Great Recession levels.
USDA plans additional $14B in virus aid for farmers
President Donald Trump first mentioned the aid in a speech Thursday night in Mosinee, Wisconsin.
President Donald Trump first mentioned the aid in a speech Thursday night in Mosinee, Wisconsin.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
Budget deficit to hit record $3.3T, putting US debt on track to exceed GDP next year
The federal budget deficit is projected to hit a record $3.3 trillion as huge government expenditures to fight the coronavirus and to prop up the economy have added more than $2 trillion to the federal ledger.
The federal budget deficit is projected to hit a record $3.3 trillion as huge government expenditures to fight the coronavirus and to prop up the economy have added more than $2 trillion to the federal ledger.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Trump's payroll tax deferral is about to take effect — what it will mean for you
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
'Going to be a struggle:' As virus rages, US economy struggles to sustain a recovery
“We are just dying for some government assistance and some guidance and some help.”
“We are just dying for some government assistance and some guidance and some help.”