Business & Economy
Business & Economy
U.S. House Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill, Heads To President For Signature
A historic $2 trillion economic recovery package will be sent to the president’s desk for signature after House lawmakers passed the bipartisan bill Friday afternoon. Continue Reading U.S. House Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill, Heads To President For Signature
Governor Says Washington ‘Stay-At-Home’ Order May Be Extended Beyond Initial 2 Weeks
Gov. Jay Inslee says people should prepare to stay home beyond the initial April 6 order, as officials work to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Continue Reading Governor Says Washington ‘Stay-At-Home’ Order May Be Extended Beyond Initial 2 Weeks
‘It’s A Difficult Place To Be’: Yakima Construction Firm Preps For Mass Layoff — Just Like 2008
Like many decades-old businesses, Yakima and Seattle-based PaintSmith has had experience with layoffs. After the 2008 recession, the company went from 80 employees to just 10. It taught Smith that his company can survive financial downturns. Continue Reading ‘It’s A Difficult Place To Be’: Yakima Construction Firm Preps For Mass Layoff — Just Like 2008
Northwest States See Unprecedented Surge In Unemployment Claims
Mirroring the national trend, Washington, Idaho and Oregon are experiencing an unprecedented spike in unemployment claims caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Northwest States See Unprecedented Surge In Unemployment Claims
How To Avert Economic Catastrophe: Ideas From 5 Top Economists
Avoid layoffs at any cost. Set up emergency financing for states and cities to help health systems. Cut regulations to speed medical response. Those are some recommendations from leading economists. Continue Reading How To Avert Economic Catastrophe: Ideas From 5 Top Economists
U.S. Economic Slowdown In Coming Months May Be Worst On Record
Forecasters say the government’s aggressive efforts to curtail the spread of the virus will trigger the sharpest slowdown on record. Some see the economy shrinking a staggering 24%. Continue Reading U.S. Economic Slowdown In Coming Months May Be Worst On Record
Federal Tax Deadline Extended To July 15 Over Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. taxpayers will have a three-month extension to file their taxes because of the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday. He said that at the president’s direction, “we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15.” Continue Reading Federal Tax Deadline Extended To July 15 Over Coronavirus Pandemic
From Symphony Orchestras To Wedding Bands, Musicians Cope With The Coronavirus Cancellations
Bigger artists may count on fan support and labels to carry them through canceled tours, but working musicians — from orchestra members and wedding singers to indie rappers — are looking elsewhere. Continue Reading From Symphony Orchestras To Wedding Bands, Musicians Cope With The Coronavirus Cancellations
White House Pushes For Quick, Direct Payments To Americans In Response To Coronavirus
“We want to go big,” President Trump said as his administration seeks to boost the now stalled economy. Continue Reading White House Pushes For Quick, Direct Payments To Americans In Response To Coronavirus
Coronavirus Prompts New Mandatory Work Measures At Washington State Agencies
Even as Washington Gov. Jay Inslee uses his emergency powers to restrict gatherings of more than 50 people and orders the closure of bars, restaurants and other gathering spaces for at least the next two weeks, state agencies are scrambling to implement emergency measures to protect their employees and those they serve from the rapid spread of coronavirus. Continue Reading Coronavirus Prompts New Mandatory Work Measures At Washington State Agencies
Stocks Go Into Shock. Dow Plunges Nearly 3,000 Points
U.S. stock indexes fell sharply Monday, a day after the Federal Reserve aggressively cut interest rates to near zero in a bid to stop the economy from crashing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2,997.20 points, or about 13%, as coronavirus measures rapidly expanded. The S&P 500 index lost nearly 12%. Continue Reading Stocks Go Into Shock. Dow Plunges Nearly 3,000 Points
Fed Cuts Rates To Near Zero As Coronavirus Rips Through Economy
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to near zero — a dramatic move not seen since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. President Trump — who has slammed the Fed — praised the move. Continue Reading Fed Cuts Rates To Near Zero As Coronavirus Rips Through Economy
