Scott Horsley appears in the following:
Unemployment Remains High, But Spending Is Improving Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Consumer spending is rebounding, yet Americans continue to file for unemployment week after week, something Congress has to consider as it moves to shore up the pandemic U.S. economy.
Federal Tax Filing Deadline Arrives
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Wednesday is the deadline for Americans to file their tax returns. Thousands of IRS agents are still working from home, and many of the volunteers have been sidelined by the pandemic.
Stay-At-Home Improvement: DIY Builders Help Drive Up Lumber Prices
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
With summer travel plans on hold because of the pandemic, a lot of Americans are putting money into projects around the house. That's taxing lumber supplies and pushing prices higher.
Red Ink Overflowing: In June, U.S. Borrowed A Typical Year's Worth
Monday, July 13, 2020
The federal deficit is ballooning as the government tries to cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic. June's shortfall totals $864 billion — more than in an entire typical year.
'Devastated': As Layoffs Keep Coming, Hopes Fade That Jobs Will Return Quickly
Thursday, July 09, 2020
Applications for jobless benefits are up again. "What we're seeing now is that lots more people who are unemployed are going to be unemployed for a longer period of time," economist Nick Bunker says.
CFPB Strips Some Consumer Protections For Payday Loans
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Federal regulators issue a new rule that removes a key provision crafted during the Obama administration. Lenders no longer have to check that borrowers can repay a loan.
Surge In Coronavirus Cases Could Short-Circuit Economic Recovery
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Restaurants, retail shops, and other service industries are starting to bounce back from the deep recession. But those gains could be jeopardized by a rise in new coronavirus infections.
June Job Increase Threatened By Recent COVID-19 Surge
Sunday, July 05, 2020
Millions of Americans went back to work last month as the economy re-opened. But the job gains could be jeopardized by a new surge in coronavirus infections.
The Latest Economic And Health Effects Of Pandemic
Saturday, July 04, 2020
COVID-19 cases are surging in several states. In some places, officials are urging people to stay home and enjoy July 4th celebrations, like fireworks, from their houses.
Job Growth Slows Down As Some States Wrestle With New Coronavirus Outbreaks
Thursday, July 02, 2020
The U.S. economy is slowly climbing out of a deep recession. The country added a record 4.8 million jobs last month. But now, job growth may be slowing, as the number of new coronavirus cases soars.
Hiring Surged In June With 4.8 Million Jobs Added Before New Spike In Infections
Thursday, July 02, 2020
The unemployment rate fell to 11.1%. But there are indications that the job growth has slowed recently amid a surge of new coronavirus infections.
Monthly Unemployment Numbers: Job Market Recovering Slowly During Pandemic
Thursday, July 02, 2020
The Labor Department issues its monthly report on employment and unemployment Thursday. The job market is slowly recovering from a tidal wave of layoffs triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Wallets Are Already On Lockdown: People Pare Spending As Sunbelt Cases Surge
Friday, June 26, 2020
People aren't waiting for governors or mayors to make the decision for them. Real-time data show they cut back on spending when they're worried about being infected with the coronavirus.
Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic, Consumers Aren't Buying Despite States Reopening
Friday, June 26, 2020
In areas that have seen a spike in coronanvirus cases, consumers are getting more cautious about spending money – a reminder that the best way to help the economy is to get control of the pandemic.
President Trump Declares The 'Phase One' Of Trade Deal With China Is 'Fully Intact'
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
President Trump declared that the trade deal with China is still on, despite growing friction between the two countries. China has increased purchases of U.S. goods but is still short of its promises.
The Latest Pandemic Shortage: Coins Are The New Toilet Paper
Sunday, June 21, 2020
In another sign of how the coronavirus crisis is disrupting commerce, banks are running short of nickels, dimes and quarters. The Federal Reserve, which supplies banks, is having to ration change.
Coins May Be The Next Item In Short Supply Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Nickels, dimes, quarters, and pennies aren't circulating the way they normally do since the pandemic. It's forced the Federal Reserve to temporarily ration coins that businesses need to make change.
How The Pandemic Has Changed The Way Americans Spend Money
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The pandemic has changed the way Americans spend money, and wealthy families started spending less. Their cautious spending on in-person services may put the brakes on economic recovery.
The Rich Have Stopped Spending And That Has Tanked The Economy
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
While retail sales bounced back in May after a deep drop in March and April, the wealthiest Americans are not spending as freely as they did before the pandemic. And that could limit the recovery.
A Teacher Ponders Risk Of Returning To Work While Being Paid Less Than Unemployment
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Lainy Morse, a preschool teacher, dreads going back to a classroom filled with kids who don't understand hand-washing or social distancing. And she'd make less than she does on unemployment.