ECONOMY

Former FHA Commissioner On Rent And Mortgages During The Pandemic

4:55pm April 04, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Carol Galante about the way forward for renters and landlords during the coronavirus shutdown.

Coronavirus Updates: Jobs Report, Mask Science

4:28pm April 03, 2020

A dismal jobs report, on top of millions of unemployment claims, paints a dire picture of the economic carnage of the coronavirus. NPR correspondents examine that — and take a look at mask science.

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David Bramante, the owner of West Newton Theatre in Newton, Mass., stands in the doorway of the theater noting its closure on March 27.

Economy

The Coronavirus Small Business Loan Program: What You Need To Know

11:39am April 03, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Congress has made $349 billion available in loans to small businesses, much of which may be forgivable. Here's what to know about how this might work for your small business.

Payrolls drop 701,000, unemployment jumps to 4.4%.

Economy

U.S. Lost 701,000 Jobs In March; Much Worse To Come

11:36am April 03, 2020

by Scott Horsley

For the first time in nearly a decade, the economy suffered a net loss of jobs as the coronavirus began to take hold in the country. The unemployment rate shot up to 4.4%.

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Homecare Workers Find Themselves Unemployed Because Of COIVID-19

7:40am April 03, 2020

June Freeman, a homecare worker in San Diego, Calif., sends money to her family in the Philippines. The coronavirus outbreak has put her out of work because clients are now sheltering with family.

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Economy

What Happened Today: Another Unprecedented Jump In Unemployment

9:27pm April 02, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

An NPR economics reporter answers listener questions about the enormous new unemployment numbers released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Henry Paulson, who served as Treasury secretary during the 2008 financial crisis, says the current Treasury secretary and the Fed chair have "got their work cut out for them."

Economy

Get Money Out To The Economy Quickly, Ex-Treasury Secretary Says

6:02pm April 02, 2020

by Avie Schneider

Henry Paulson, who served during the 2008 financial crisis, says sending money rapidly to people and businesses will be the key to limiting damage to the economy.

Economy

A Record-Shattering 6.6 Million Americans Filed For Unemployment Last Week

5:57pm April 02, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor statistics show nearly 10 million Americans have claimed unemployment benefits over the last two weeks as businesses shut down due to the coronavirus.

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Chart: Unemployment Claims Spike During The Coronavirus Crisis

Staggering: Record 10 Million File For Unemployment In 2 Weeks

5:06pm April 02, 2020

by Avie Schneider

The staggering number of people claiming jobless benefits set a new record for the second week in a row. Much of the country has been ordered to stay at home, bringing the economy to a lurching halt.

Coronavirus Updates: Unemployment Numbers, Democratic National Convention Pushed Back

4:50pm April 02, 2020

Last week, more than 6 million jobless Americans sought unemployment benefits. NPR correspondents look at the rising economic fallout from COVID-19 — and the latest science and political news.

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