September factory orders up 1.9%, economists see risks ahead
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose a stronger-than-expected 1.9% in September with a key category that tracks business investment showing a solid gain as well.
How COVID-safe is dining in a restaurant's outdoor tent?
As restaurants gear up to extend outdoor dining in colder parts of the country, many are seating guests in enclosed and sometimes heated structures. But when it comes to virus transmission, is eating in covered outdoor setups less risky than inside?
IRS releases new income tax brackets for 2021
The IRS on Monday released the updated tax brackets for the 2021 filing season, which have been modified to reflect inflation.
IRS extends deadline for Americans to register for full stimulus money
Americans who are still awaiting the arrival of their full coronavirus stimulus check received extra time this week to register for the extra $500 payment for their children.
US economic recovery could stall out if Congress doesn't pass more coronavirus aid, experts warn
Despite months of wrangling between White House officials and Democratic leaders over another round of coronavirus relief, a deal before the November election appears increasingly unlikely, threatening to imperil the nation's recovery from the pandemic.
September new home sales fall 3.5%, after strong summer season
Sales of new homes fell by 3.5% in September to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 959,000 million units, the Commerce Department said Monday, as the housing market's summer buying season came to a close.
If Biden wins, he tells his Wall Street supporters he can’t wait to raise taxes
The polls may be tightening as the 2020 presidential election is just over a week away, but Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his top advisers are already laying out an aggressive economic agenda that would make raising taxes their top and immediate priority if the former vice president is elected, FOX Business has learned.
Kudlow hits Biden over pledge to raise minimum pay: 'You can't mandate wages'
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow ripped Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for pledging to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Biden's tax proposal could raise rates on middle-class Americans, violating campaign pledge
Joe Biden has pledged to not raise taxes on any American who earns less than $400,000, but a new analysis published this week found that the Democratic presidential nominee's tax increase proposals could indirectly fall on the middle class.
Kudlow says 'significant policy differences' remain in coronavirus relief talks as election looms
President Trump's senior economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Thursday that "significant policy differences" remain in coronavirus relief negotiations as White House officials and Democratic leaders struggle to strike a deal before the November election.
Pelosi says 'we're just about there' on coronavirus relief deal, but key hang-ups remain
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that Democrats and White House officials are drawing closer to striking a coronavirus relief deal, but negotiators have still not solved two of the most contentious issues: state and local funding and liability protections for businesses.
Congress may not pass coronavirus relief deal until after Election Day, top negotiators say
White House officials and Democratic leaders suggested this week that Congress may not pass a coronavirus relief deal until after the November election.
Number of Americans filing for jobless aid falls to 787,000, lowest since March
The number of Americans applying for state unemployment benefits remained historically high last week, a sign that layoffs are still hampering the U.S. economy's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Senate Democrats block McConnell's $500B coronavirus relief bill as aid negotiations drag on
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a vote on Republicans' $500 billion coronavirus relief bill, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House officials continue to negotiate on a broader aid package for families and businesses still reeling from the pandemic.
NSA warns Pentagon about Chinese government hackers
The agency called on the department to take precautions against malicious campaigns
Coronavirus relief talks have entered a 'new phase' as Dems, White House look to cut deal in next 48 hours: Meadows
Coronavirus relief negotiations have entered a "new phase," as Trump administration officials and Democratic leaders look to cut a deal on another round of emergency aid in the next 48 hours, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Wednesday.
Applying for PPP forgiveness? Here are some things to know
The Small Business Administration in August started accepting applications to have PPP loans forgiven, and it began approving them this month. Here are some things to know.
Biden's tax plan could create rates as high as 62% for New Yorkers, Californians
Wealthy Americans living in New York, New Jersey and California could face one of the steepest tax rates in decades if Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wins the November election.
Coronavirus relief deadline looms, but odds of deal before Election Day remain slim
The clock is running out for Democratic leaders and White House officials to strike a coronavirus relief deal after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi set a Tuesday deadline to deliver aid to Americans ahead of the November election.
Trump says he wants a bigger coronavirus relief package than Pelosi's $2.2T proposal
President Trump said Tuesday that he would support a coronavirus relief package with an even bigger price tag than Democrats' $2.2 trillion proposal.