Reports say Goldman Sachs plans a stock trading platform in Paris for its London clients. Plus, Western Union closes its operations in Cuba after U.S. pressure. Also, being an entrepreneur and a parent in a COVID-19 lockdown.
Part of this year’s federal relief for the pandemic is set to come to an end. Plus, people are traveling this Thanksgiving holiday despite all warnings not to. And, more Americans are losing sleep over their financial situations.
Tweaking the vaccine dose can improve its efficacy. Plus, what’s the cost of not getting a vaccine to everyone in the world? And, China proposes a QR code system to open up international travel.
Plus, without the Fed to purchase corporate bonds, companies hit hard by the pandemic could have to pay more to private investors. And, some employers are offering new benefits to help those taking care of children who are learning remotely.
In October, the U.S. built on earlier gains in retail spending and home construction. But the economic story does not stop there. Plus, is it time to pull back on some of the Fed’s ability to fight financial emergencies?
Emojis pack an economic punch. Plus, the world’s biggest vaccine maker says India could have a low-cost shot by early 2021. And, the G-20 in Saudi Arabia threatens to be overshadowed by boycotts.
The rift between the Fed and the Treasury has to do with emergency pandemic lending programs. Plus, Wendy’s is buying 400 fast food joints from a bankrupt franchisee. And, the challenges transgender people are facing in the COVID economy.
Plus, jobless claims rise, while those who still have jobs are getting into real estate. Also, an update on the hotel industry. And, a closer look at the teen voting bloc ahead of Georgia’s Senate runoff elections.
The postmortem is underway for why polls tended to miss how close the presidential election would be. Plus, early data on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate shows it seems to work especially well for adults in their 60s and 70s.
Oxford scientists say their vaccine candidate has shown a strong immune response in older people. Could a hike in interest rates tackle Turkey’s inflation problem? Plus, managing your online legacy after you’re gone.
