Joe Biden’s presidency could boost an economy battered by COVID-19, economists say, as bold spending and stauncher support for trade offset new taxes.
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Economy adds 638,000 jobs in October as unemployment falls to 6.9% amid COVID-19 spikes
Economy added 638,000 jobs in October, unemployment fell to 6.9% as coronavirus cases surged across the U.S..
Dow on track for best week since April as election rally gains steam
The Dow gained more than 500 points Thursday, extending the week’s rally amid the prospect of a Biden presidency and split Congress.
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Stocks rebound after worst performance in nearly two months as Dow rises 450 points
Stocks rebounded after last week’s brutal selloff, with the Dow up 450 points. This week’s election could resolve a deadlock in Congress over new stimulus.
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Home prices are held down by COVID-19 in big cities while climbing sharply in less crowded areas
Big cities like New York are struggling with falling prices during COVID-19. But values in less populated Phoenix and Charlotte are holding up.