More than two years into the coronavirus pandemic, a desire for social distancing still prevents some people from returning to work. It’s a decision, say medical experts, that everyone should make for themselves, based on their own circumstances. Some economists say, however, that people withdrawing from work due to the pandemic can also impact the …
Although it may seem like a distant memory now, the COVID-19 pandemic first devastated the US economy. It has also exposed and exacerbated existing inequalities in society. The wealthy could escape to safer retreats – ranches in Montana or apocalyptic getaways in New Zealand. Stuck where they were, workers had fewer options and were dying …
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on Tuesday after a tough session on Monday. China-Based Actions Ali Baba (BABA), JD.com (JD) and Pinduo-duo (PDD) rose sharply as China’s Covid-19 concerns eased. X Tuesday’s modest dose of economic news includes the Case-Shiller home price index for September and November consumer confidence figures from the Conference Board …
