Economy

A handful of economic indicators offered no clarity about the economy, which appears to be improving marginally, but remains fragile.

Several groups are arguing their case to keep their seats on a smaller board.

Although economic activity increased, an uncertain outlook clouds the future.

They are pushing the U.S. Senate for up to $36 billion, citing the devastating effects from COVID-19.

Uncertainty makes downside risks prevalent, and the Fed will need to be accommodative when the crisis ends, according to Lael Brainard.

Setting capital investment priorities and other efficiencies can help the public transit system through its coronavirus-related fiscal crisis, a budget watchdog says.

Many minority and women-owned businesses say they can't make it through the next six months without financial help.

Wide-spread mask wearing and following other health-care measures will be vital to economic growth in the U.S., said Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan.

Financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have not slowed long-term capital initiatives at public power firms.

Some are underestimating the recovery, but challenges continue, analysts say.

Fourteen states and 19 local authorities have delayed or canceled road, transit and airport projects worth $8.58 billion due to the coronavirus.

Northwest suburban Chicago-based Northwest Community Healthcare is joining the NorthShore University which operates five hospitals in the northern sububs and Chicago.

While claims are dropping slowly, levels remain higher than before the pandemic and could go up, according to analysts.

Organizers say the goal is for for technologies to make public transit safer, cleaner and more adaptive.

Conditions under a recently announced temporary exemption are narrow, SEC staff said, despite push back from dealers.

Federal funding will cover the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, with ownership to transfer to the Massachusetts DOT upon completion.

While the worst of the predictions failed to materialize — unemployment never hit the levels expected and most numbers started improving after a month or two — a second wave of the virus could take another bite out of the economy.

Our third monthly survey found almost six out of 10 employers report that their plans for the return to work are stymied by uncertainty — specifically, a lack of clarity on the right timing, and persistent questions about how to provide a safe environment for their employees.

They contribute more than $77 billion annually, or 9.4% of city economic output, according to the city comptroller.

Economic activity in parts of the U.S. is showing signs of leveling off amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases, according to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic.