Segments From This Episode

• Without additional pandemic aid, we're looking at an economy that has already signs of slowing dramatically as we enter the winter

  Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, says layoffs are “stubbornly high” and it looks like employment slowed further in October. “That ups the ante that the wounds triggered by COVID will leave more permanent scars on the U.S. economy,” Swonk said.

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• What was supposed to be the world's biggest launch of a new stock has been postponed indefinitely

  There’s word that Ant Group of China has begun returning money to investors. Marketplace China correspondent Jennifer Pak has more.

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• Exit poll: Americans are deeply divided on COVID-19 and the economy

  by Mitchell Hartman

  

  Those who voted for Biden said they are having a harder time in the COVID economy, according to exit polls done for major television networks.

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• Getting any work done? Election uncertainty drives distraction at work

  by Samantha Fields

  

  The election has had a major effect on work productivity this year, with more people voting and paying attention to the results.

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