US Congress fails to agree to boost stimulus checks
The stock market has shrugged off the political chaos, closing higher for the past two days, focusing on hopes the coronavirus vaccine rollout will bring an economic recovery.
Pandemic drives broadest economic collapse in 150 years: World Bank
Though dramatic, the current forecast falls short of the Great Depression.
White House, Fed rolling out plans to save US economy
After downplaying the severity of the outbreak for weeks, Trump on Tuesday called for bipartisan support for immediate cash payments to American families.
IMF calls for 'substantial' stimulus, coordination against virus
The rising concern about the global economy has been reflected in the continued collapse of global stock markets.
IMF chief calls for all-out offensive to counteract epidemic
The virus has shuttered factories, disrupted travel, infected nearly 95,000 people worldwide and killed more than 3,200, mainly in China.
Despite trade wars, Trump says US 'open for business'
Trump has imposed tariffs on billions of dollars in goods and launched disputes with most key US trading partners over the past three years.
Trump presents election-year budget based on lofty growth assumptions
The final spending plan of Trump's first term in office faces near certain defeat in the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives.
US, China set to sign vital trade truce
The trade truce has boosted stock markets worldwide in recent days, as it takes the threat of new tariffs off the table for now.
