And the growth of home prices is outpacing that of incomes. Plus, amid rising COVID-19 cases, still no progress on more federal aid. And, eight months into the pandemic in the U.S., the coronavirus is now hitting rural communities hard.
The White House issued an executive order banning U.S. investments in a few dozen Chinese firms. Plus, how employers are (or aren’t) responding to increased stress for workers. And, the growing number of Americans unable to pay their utility bills.
China congratulates President-elect Joe Biden on his victory. Plus, Diwali will be celebrated by millions all over the world this weekend, though businesses catering to the Indian festival of lights are feeling the coronavirus pinch.
Plus, retailers compete by increasing health and safety measures to attract customers. And, despite positive vaccine news this week, oil demand could be a long way from returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Moderna says it’s moving to a new phase of testing for its vaccine. Plus, more than $100 billion in spending on China’s Singles’ Day. And, how to approach your investment portfolio now that there’s a new president-elect.
Fifteen Southeast Asian countries are meeting in Vietnam to agree to a partnership that aims to lower tariffs. Plus, how might a Biden administration approach Africa, which is home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world?
Researchers drew on anonymous cellphone tracking data and identified locations associated with the most coronavirus infections. Plus, the “great rotation” for stock market investors in early November. And, ideas for making it simpler to file taxes.
Senate Republicans unveiled a flurry of new spending bills Tuesday and one cuts $11 million out of OSHA. Plus, a new list of advisers for President-elect Joe Biden is out. And, Nebraskans vote to cap interest on payday loans.
Deep discounts usually mean billions in spending on one of the most important online shopping days for internet giant Alibaba. Plus, once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, what’s needed for a mass immunization rollout?
It’s not “stay-at-home” stocks like Zoom doing well so far this week. Plus, the number of confirmed COVID cases in the U.S. surpassed 10 million. We spoke to people who say they’re still not worried about the coronavirus at all.
