Sources: CNN Money
President-elect Joe Biden unveils a $1.9 trillion relief package to bolster the United States economy. If passed in Congress, the relief package will increase the direct payments from $600 to $2,000, an increase of $1,400. The plan to increase the direct payments to $2,000 was endorsed by Biden himself, outgoing President Donald Trump, and Democrats. 2021-01-14
Production ends at General Motors' Lordstown Assembly complex in Lordstown, Ohio, United States. 2019-03-6
American retailer Payless ShoeSource files Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to close all of their U.S. stores. 2019-02-19
Worker pay rate in the United States hits its highest level since 2008 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Employment Cost Index, which tracks worker compensation, has been steadily increasing since just prior to Donald Trump taking office. 2018-07-31
U.S. firearms and ammunition manufacturer Remington Arms files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after amassing US$950 million worth of debt. 2018-03-26
After struggling with debt from a leveraged buyout, Claire's files for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States. The company has issued a statement that it expects its stores to remain operational while it restructures its debt. 2018-03-19
Ford issues a recall of 1.4 million vehicles, including some models of the Ford Fusion and the Lincoln MKZ, citing an issue where the steering wheel could come loose. 2018-03-14
U.S.-based electric automobile maker Tesla fires 400 employees. 2017-10-13
Revised data indicates that the United States economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2012. 2013-02-28
An appreciation of the Chinese yuan will help US economic growth but it will not solve problems in its own economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist said Monday. [http:--www.chinadaily.com.cn-bizchina-2,,010-02-17-content_9472062.htm (China Daily)]date=August 2019 2010-02-15