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Banking

“U.S. Fed’s balance sheet shrinks for first time since February”

“The Federal Reserve’s assets shrank this week for the first time since February, reflecting a sharp drop in currency swaps with foreign central banks and a continued slackening in demand for other emergency credit facilities. The Fed’s balance sheet –… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Jobless claims total 1.5 million, worse than expected as economic pain persists”

“Weekly jobless claims stayed above 1 million for the 13th consecutive week as the coronavirus pandemic continued to hammer at the U.S. economy. First-time claims totaled 1.5 million last week, higher than the 1.3 million that economists surveyed by Dow… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Nearly 39 million have lost jobs in US since virus took hold”

“The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in the two months since the coronavirus took hold in the U.S. has swelled to nearly 39 million, the government reported Thursday, even as states from coast to coast gradually reopen their… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Federal Debt Tops $26 Trillion for First Time; Jumps $2 Trillion in Just 63 Days”

“The debt of the federal government topped $26 trillion for the first time on Tuesday, when it climbed from $25,960,547,920,986.11 to $26,003,751,512,344.91, according to data released today by the Treasury Department. The federal debt had topped $24 trillion for the first… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. labor market unexpectedly improves; recovery years away”

“The Labor Department’s closely watched employment report on Friday also showed the jobless rate falling to 13.3% last month from 14.7% in April, a post World War Two high. But the improvement was unequal, with the unemployment rate for whites… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Stocks surge as US economy unexpectedly adds 2.5M jobs in May”

“The Dow advanced more than 2% shortly after market open, adding more than 700 points. The 30-stock index hit its highest level since March 4. The S&P 500 also rose more than 2% and hit its highest level since February… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“U.S. Airline Stocks Rally Ahead of a Pickup in Summer Travel”

“American Airlines jumped as much as 36%, adding to a record 41% gain on Thursday after an executive touted a bullish outlook for consumers returning to the skies. Its five-day winning streak is on track to be the longest since… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Trains, planes and trucks are rebounding. That’s a good sign for the US economy”

“…Transportation stocks — airlines, railroads, truckers and shippers — are a proverbial canary in acoal mine. The Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJT) is often looked at by experts as a good indicatorfor the state of the economy and broader market. And it’s outperforming… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Over 4 million Americans are now skipping their mortgage payments”

“Fewer Americans are calling their mortgage servicers to ask for relief from mortgage payments, but the housing industry isn’t out of the woods yet. More than 4.1 million homeowners are in forbearance plans now, according to the latest data from… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Jobless claims total 2.4 million, still elevated levels but a declining pace from previous weeks”

“First-time filings for unemployment insurance totaled 2.44 million last week as the tail effects of the coronavirus shutdown continued to impact the U.S. jobs market. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for 2.4 million claims. The seasonally adjusted… Continue Reading…