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A year after Beirut explosion, Lebanon must reckon with dire economic crisis | Nightline
It’s been one year since 2,500 tons of ammonium nitrate detonated in Beirut’s port. Residents blame government inaction for this, as well as skyrocketing inflation,…
US adds 943,000 jobs in July, unemployment falls to 5.4%
Markets are reacting to the positive economic news as the opening bell rang on Wall Street. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE…
Latest jobs report looks promising | WNT
Employers added 943,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%. President Joe Biden called that “indisputable” proof his recovery plan is working….
Strong jobs numbers show president’s plan working: White House economic adviser
The U.S. economy added 943,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE…
More than 7 million set to lose jobless benefits
Several pandemic-related programs are set to expire. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: http://abc.go.com/shows/world-news-tonight…
September jobs report falls short of analysts’ expectations
Numbers released in the latest jobs report fell well below analysts’ estimates and an examination on whether enhanced unemployment benefits affected hiring. SUBSCRIBE to ABC…
John Deere workers reject contract offer
John Deere union workers turned down a new tentative six-year contract agreement that would have covered about 10,000 employees across 14 facilities. WATCH the ABC…
Briefing Room: 2020 candidates, April jobs report, facebook bans ‘dangerous individuals’ | ABC News
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Iranian civilians feel the economic pressure as the US enforces sanctions
Unemployment has soared and food prices have increased since Donald Trump backed out of the Iran nuclear deal. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://www.youtube.com/ABCNews/ Watch More…
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise To Over 900,000 As Country Faces 10-Million-Job Deficit | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Jo Ling Kent reports on the new weekly jobless claims reaching their worst point since August 2020 as 965,000 Americans file for first-time…
Families And Small Businesses Desperate For Pandemic Relief | NBC Nightly News
The pandemic has devastated small businesses, with many forced to close or seeing reduced revenue. Last week 900,000 Americans filed for unemployment. » Subscribe to…
House to vote on legislation for paid sick leave, coronavirus testing
The Families First legislation would provide free coronavirus testing, paid emergency leave, enhanced unemployment insurance and stronger food security initiatives. source
Trump reveals he has been tested for COVID-19
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency, with the House voting overnight to approve a massive aid bill with unemployment benefits and free virus testing….
Here’s what you need to know to make your best money moves
With businesses closing and unemployment growing, personal financial expert Farnoosh Torabi says “this is not the time to panic.” Here are some things you can…
Applications for unemployment benefits surge by 70,000 last week
Businesses are being forced to reduce hours or close altogether, with more than 9 million workers estimated to be affected by bar and restaurant closures…
Shock waves hit the economy as the number of COVID-19 cases soars in the US
The stock market has lost $8 trillion in value in the last month and analysts estimate more than 2 million people have filed for unemployment…
Millions of Americans face this new week without a job
States are flooded with new unemployment applications as even more businesses close, but now several major companies are hiring. WATCH THE FULL EPISODES OF ‘WORLD…
Americans need to return to work: President Trump
March 26, 2020: At the daily White House briefing on Thursday, President Donald Trump once again said that Americans need to return to work to…
Pandemic taking staggering toll on US jobs | WNT
Nearly 3.3 million people filed unemployment claims in one week, four times more than at any other point in U.S. history. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
Thousands line up at food banks as unemployment claims rise
Volunteers, non-profits and the National Guard are stepping up to serve those in need during a time of financial uncertainty for many Americans. ABC News…
