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Passersby walk past a business storefront with store closing and sale signs, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
(AP Photo/Steven Senne)
AP News
September 30, 2020 - 9:34 am

Economy Plunges 31.4% in Spring

Economy plunges 31.4% in spring but big rebound expected
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Preparations take place for the first Presidential debate in the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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September 29, 2020 - 10:43 am

Trump, Biden Prepare To Debate

The Tuesday night debate will offer a massive platform for Trump and Biden to outline their starkly different visions for a country facing multiple crises.
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FILE - In this July 18, 2020 file photo a closed sign hangs in the window of a barber shop in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
AP News
September 24, 2020 - 9:39 am

Jobless Claims at 870,000

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
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A new AP-NORC poll finds the share of Americans who expect the economy to worsen in the next year has fallen from a high in May of 4 in 10. (Source: AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research)
(Source: AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research)
AP News
September 22, 2020 - 9:55 am

AP-NORC Poll: Dim View of Economy Stable as Election Nears

Most Americans view the nation’s economic situation as bleak, but a rising percentage also see signs of stability six weeks before Election Day.
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Cars and trucks drive on the main highway with the buildings of the banking district in background in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
(AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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September 16, 2020 - 9:50 am

Report Finds Global Economic Outlook Not as Bad as Expected

The global economy is not doing as bad as previously expected.
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FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, file photo help wanted signs for servers and cooks at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa are displayed along route 40 at the entrance to the resort in Farmington, Pa.
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
AP News
September 10, 2020 - 1:19 pm

Jobless Benefits Numbers Unchanged

US layoffs remain elevated as job market's gains weaken
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A man wearing a face mask walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
(AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
AP News
September 08, 2020 - 11:43 am

Technology Stocks Keep Stumbling

Big tech stocks are continuing sharp declines and are dragging Wall Street toward a third straight loss on Tuesday.
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FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2020, file photo, a help wanted sign hangs on the door of a Target store in Uniontown, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
AP News
September 04, 2020 - 9:20 am

U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls To 8.4%

The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed.
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In this April 30 ,2020 file photo, a barber shop shows closed and hiring sign during the COVID-19 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
AP News
August 27, 2020 - 4:51 pm

As Virus Rages, US Economy Struggles to Sustain a Recovery

As virus rages, US economy struggles to sustain a recovery
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FILE - In this April 30 ,2020 file photo, a barber shop shows closed and hiring sign during the COVID-19 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
AP News
August 27, 2020 - 9:34 am

More Than 1 Million Americans File for Unemployment

Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week.
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