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US jobs data will provide a clearer snapshot of the world's top economy, which has been hit by fresh containment measures that have left cities like Las Vegas like ghost towns

Global Stocks Mixed As US-China Tensions Rise, Washington Deal Elusive

Global stocks mixed as US-China tensions rise, Washington deal elusive

Job Gains Slowing -- Could Economic Recovery From Coronavirus Pandemic Be Stalling?

A 'help wanted' sign in the window of Add Accessories in New York City

Gains in the hospitality and retail sectors accounted for nearly half the 1.8 million jobs created, but a wave of business failures is poised to begin.

July Unemployment Fell To 10.2%, 1.8 Million Jobs Added

Another 1.5 million people filed new claims for jobless benefits in the United States last week, barely changed from the prior week and indicating that layoffs continue

It was the lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic induced a recession in February but only 40% of the jobs lost at the start of the pandemic have been regained.

Thursday’s Stock Market Close: US Equities Rise, Nasdaq Closes Above 11,000 For First Time

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday ahead of Friday’s jobs report.

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The Bank of England is expected to unveil new measures to shore up the UK economy

Bank of England Keeps Rates Unchanged At Record Low, Warns Of Slower Recovery

The central bank expects the U.K. economy to shrink by 9.5% this year

The British pound shot higher Thursday after the Bank of England upgraded its economic forecast

BoE Sees Less Severe UK Downturn

BoE sees less severe UK downturn

BoE Sees Less Severe UK Downturn, Leaves Rate On Hold

BoE sees less severe UK downturn, leaves rate on hold

Toyota Warns Of 64% Drop In Full-year Net Profit

Toyota warns of 64% drop in full-year net profit

Weekly initial claims for jobless benefits remain higher than any single week of the global financial crisis in the US

More Than 5 Million Americans May Be Insolvent By End Of August If Unemployment Benefits Reduced

The money crunch is a sure thing if the government scraps the $600 enhanced jobless benefit.

Monday’s Stock Market Open: US Equities Rise As Washington Lawmakers Wrangle Over New Stimulus Bill

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns that the Trump administration will soon impose measures against “a broad array” of Chinese-owned software.

A rise in spending and slowing in the decline in personal income in June has been credited to US government aid programs

Congress Stalls As Americans Face Renewed Economic Hardship

Congress stalls as Americans face renewed economic hardship

The ECB has taken a series of measures to prop up the eurozone as lockdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus have hammered economic activity

Eurozone Economy Plunged By Record 12.1% In Second Quarter

Eurozone GDP fell by an all-time record in the second quarter as lockdown shut down business activity.

Thursday’s Stock Market Close: US Equities Mixed, As Nasdaq Rises Ahead Of Tech Earnings, Dow Drops

US stocks finished mixed on Thursday as US GDP plummeted by a record figure, but tech stocks gained

With stores and offices closed nationwide, US job losses are soaring

Here's How ‘Horrific’ Plunge In Second Quarter GDP In The US Happened

The U.S. economy dropped by the highest amount in recorded history, while millions remain unemployed

Thursday’s Stock Market Open: US Equities Drop As US Economy Plunges 32.9% In Second Quarter

US stocks fell on Thursday as US GDP plummeted by a record figure, while initial jobless claims rose.

Latest Unemployment Claims Up Due To Coronavirus Surge

Some 1.4 million Americans filed initial unemployment claims last week, threatening the nascent recovery.

Shoppers have returned to some stores in the United States but the country is still seeing high levels of new claims for unemployment benefits each week

US Braces For Terrible GDP Report, Rise In Jobless Claims

Despite a promising rebound in June, July has seen a resurgence of cases across the country with several new one-day records, causing some states to roll back the reopening measures that benefitted sectors like retail and travel.

At a call centre functioning as a coronavirus hotline in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek, the volunteers manning the telephones are under siege as the disease has re-emerged with a vengeance. Meanwhile neighboring Kazakhstan is also experiencing a surge.

Coronavirus Developments: COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 150,000, Trump Seeks Short-Term Relief Package

President Trump wants a short-term solution to the $1 trillion stimulus package while the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. continues to rise.

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns the economy cannot recover until people believe it is safe to return to normal activities

Fed Chief Jerome Powell Calls COVID-19 'Biggest Shock' To US Economy In 'Living Memory'

The Fed chair addressed a number of questions in an hour-long virtual press conference.

The Federal Reserve could adjust its "forward guidance" to help support the economy by allowing higher inflation

As Lawmakers Spar, Federal Reserve Aims To Buoy Economy

As lawmakers spar, Federal Reserve aims to buoy economy

Spain had very strict coronavirus lockdown rules with walking the dog one of the few reasons people were allowed to go out

Spain Lockdown Leaves 1mn Jobless But Not 'Unemployed'

Spain lockdown leaves 1mn jobless but not 'unemployed'

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell helped shepherd through the Senate a massive $2 trillion rescue package aimed at helping suffering Americans and an economy blighted by the coronavirus pandemic

Second Stimulus Check: Who Will Qualify For The Next $1,200 Payments?

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., finally reveals the HEALS Act, the GOP's version of the Democrat's HEROES Act.

Shoppers wear face masks on Oxford Street in London after face coverings became mandatory in shops and supermarkets in Britain

UK Economy May Take Four Years To Recover To Pre-Pandemic Levels

EY said UK economic activity may not return to 2019 levels until late 2024

Hundreds of unemployed Kentucky residents wait in line outside the Kentucky Career Center in mid-June 2020 for help with their unemployment claims in Frankfort

Nearly Half Of Americans Believe Jobs Lost During Pandemic Won’t Return As US Faces Economic Downturn

The U.S. economy is in its worst shape since the Great Depression, with a stunning 47% of Americans believing their jobs won't return.

A foreclosed home up for auction is seen during the Long Island Foreclosure Tour in New Hyde Park, New York

Millions In Limbo As Coronavirus Stimulus Measures Approach July 31 Expiration Date

The Senate went home without settling details of the next round of coronavirus relief as cases surged across the West and South and millions eyed the loss of supplemental unemployment benefits.

More Americans are making new claims for unemployment benefits, even as the number actually receiving aid has declined, indicating some people are returning to work

US Sees Jobless Claims Rise Again As Lawmakers Debate Aid

US sees jobless claims rise again as lawmakers debate aid

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