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The United States Department of Labor issues a significant estimate correction stating that the U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs between April 2023 and March 2024 than what was initially reported in July, the largest estimate revision since 2009.
2024-08-21

In the United States, United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain announces that the union will expand their strikes to 38 locations.
2023-09-22

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

Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell says U.S. economic recovery from the recession could take until the end of 2021.
2020-05-17

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

Shortly after the announcement of the closure of Toys "R" Us stores in the UK, the company announced that they will close down all 800 stores in the United States, resulting in the loss of about 33,000 jobs.
2018-03-14

The U.S. Department of Justice files a lawsuit blocking the potential merger of AT&T and Time Warner.
2017-11-20

The economy of the United States adds 223,000 jobs in April with unemployment falling to 5.4%.
2015-05-8

Damage from the storm is estimated to reach US $50 billion, according to economists, but the impact on the broader U.S. economy is said to be minor.
2012-11-1

Stock markets in the United States and Europe rally after major banks, including the European Central Bank and the United States Federal Reserve, initiate a plan to help end the European sovereign debt crisis.
2011-09-15