Coronavirus
Trump Says Republicans, Democrats Far Apart in Stimulus Talks
President Donald Trump said that Republicans and Democrats aren’t close to resolving their differences over a coronavirus stimulus package, and that Congress may need to pass some stopgap measures to prevent aid from running out.
New COVID-19 Stimulus With Transportation Aid Stuck in Congress
With much of the country looking to Washington for assistance, slow-moving negotiations on the next COVID-19 economic stimulus package have been marked by partisan disagreements.
Oil Falls With US Stockpile Concerns Amplifying Demand Woes
Oil declined as investors turned their focus to domestic supply, with expectations for another build in U.S. stockpiles.
US Consumer Confidence Fell in July as Expectations Slumped
U.S. consumer confidence declined in July by more than forecast as a pickup in COVID-19 cases rattled Americans’ sentiment about prospects for the economy and the job market.
Wall Street Returns to Rally; Gold Jumps to Record High
Wall Street’s rally got back on track July 27, while gold rushed to a record at the start of a week packed with potentially market-moving events.
July 27, 2020Pandemic Forces Some Fleets to Furlough Drivers, but Others Have Been Quick to Hire Them
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold, it disrupted freight demand in many segments of the economy, forcing some carriers to furlough drivers while others were quick to hire those furloughed drivers as a way to swiftly onboard experienced commercial vehicle operators.
Motorcoach Industry Seeks Federal Aid to Mitigate Losses
The 100-year-old over-the-road motorcoach industry is struggling for survival as most of the nation’s 36,000 buses are sitting in parking lots because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airlines Pledge Aircraft, Loyalty Programs in Bid to Tap Funding
Global airlines are pledging their brands, loyalty programs and aircraft as collateral to secure more funds in the debt markets as the coronavirus pandemic continues to batter the sector.
Pelosi Presses GOP to Quickly Negotiate Virus Aid With Democrats
Deadlines looming, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi implored Republicans and the White House on July 27 to come quickly to the negotiating table with Democrats over the next coronavirus relief package to prevent unemployment assistance and an eviction moratorium from expiring for millions of Americans.
World’s Supply Chain May Not Be Ready for COVID-19 Vaccine
The industries that shepherd goods around the world on ships and planes acknowledge they aren’t ready to handle the challenges of shipping an eventual COVID-19 vaccine from drugmakers to billions of people.