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Unemployment benefits have expanded, but state systems aren't ready
Apr 7, 2020
Gig workers and self-employed now qualify, but accessing payments is still a challenge.
SF Fed president: "Each one of us in the economy has a role to play"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Apr 7, 2020
Mary Daly talks about the pandemic, the economy and what it might take to emerge from the crisis.
For small businesses, promise of federal emergency loans turns into "waiting game"
by
Justin Ho
Apr 7, 2020
Banks are starting to process applications for loans from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, but businesses aren’t sure when they’ll see the checks.
Pandemic could mean opportunity for real estate investors
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 7, 2020
“Now's the time to innovate and go hunting," says an investment firm co-founder.
The Fed steps in to finance COVID-19 relief loans for small businesses
Apr 7, 2020
The Federal Reserve is creating a "lending facility" to keep things running smoothly for small business loans.
Black-owned businesses face increased safety and economic risk from COVID-19
Apr 7, 2020
Health care businesses face medical risks, while retail and food service companies are seeing plunging sales.
Commercial fishers struggle to find customers amid COVID-19 closures
by
Brad Racino
Apr 7, 2020
Fishers scramble to find new markets as its traditional markets close.
For public good, not for profit.
Some auto insurers offer discounts as COVID-19 curtails driving
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 7, 2020
The calculation is that fewer cars on the road result in fewer accidents, and savings on insurance payouts.
China's livestream sales: How brands reach consumers during COVID-19
by
Jennifer Pak
Apr 6, 2020
Consumer spending plummeted while people stayed home. But Taobao saw livestream sales sessions double on its app.
Too much virtual connection can be a bad thing
Apr 6, 2020
With millions working from home, video chats are on the rise. They can be exhausting.