Sabri Ben-Achour

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What Janet Yellen would bring — and face — as treasury secretary

Jan 19, 2021
In her Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, Yellen is calling on Congress to do more to fight a deep pandemic-induced recession.
Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen speaks after President-elect Joe Biden announced his economic team in Wilmington, Delaware, on Dec. 1, 2020.
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Companies suspend political donations following Capitol riot

Jan 11, 2021
JPMorgan Chase and Citi are pausing all contributions to politicians for now.
The JP Morgan Chase headquarters in Manhattan.
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Next round of PPP loans starts Monday

Loan money can be used to cover more expenses this time around — not just payroll, but also to buy supplies.
Larger companies initially took advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program, which was intended to offer forgivable loans to smaller businesses.
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Why the U.S. wants some Chinese firms booted off the stock exchange

Jan 7, 2021
The Trump administration is debating whether to push the New York Stock Exchange to delist tech giants Alibaba and Tencent.
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A Democratic Senate could mean big economic policy changes

Jan 7, 2021
A unified Democratic government might approve more stimulus, aid to states and tax hikes to fund health, education and green energy.
Jon Ossoff, left, and Raphael Warnock campaign with President-elect Joe Biden in Atlanta. With the victories of Ossoff and Warnock, Democrats will control the Senate.
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Truckers are in short supply. Drug testing doesn't help.

Jan 4, 2021
Drivers are retiring, while the pandemic and new drug-test data sharing are keeping many from joining the ranks.
Trucks drive past stacked containers at the Port of Los Angeles. The industry is having problems recruiting and retaining enough qualified drivers.
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States' remote-work-income-tax squabble is heating up

Dec 25, 2020
Billions of dollars in taxes are at stake.
In 2020, the commuter became an endangered species.
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Positive early reaction to historic post-Brexit trade deal

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen called the deal fair and balanced.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Trump's prescription for lower drug prices hits a roadblock

Dec 24, 2020
A federal judge has issued an injunction to the Medicare rule change, saying the administration rushed it through.
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Will the latest stimulus last long enough?

Dec 22, 2020
The $900 billion in relief was a compromise that may not compensate for the prolonged economic hardship.
Empty tables stand outside of a restaurant in Manhattan on Dec. 11, 2020, in New York City.
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