Ford, GM, FCA Suspending Production At North American Plants
The UAW, the autoworker's union, had been pushing for a two-week shutdown because of worker concerns. Plants will be shut down at least through March 30.
ECONOMY
Unemployment Websites Are Crashing Across The Country
With more and more businesses shutting down around the country, a flood of new unemployment claims are pouring in. But President Trump continues to downplay the impact of the virus on the economy.
Stimulus Cash For Strapped Workers, With Few Places To Spend It
The $1 trillion stimulus package proposed by the Trump administration is unusual in that it would give Americans more spending money, even as many spending outlets have been closed by the pandemic.
Possible Lessons From A Recession-Era Federal Economist About Coronavirus Response
Betsey Stevenson, former member of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about economic levers the Trump administration could pull in response to coronavirus.
Small Businesses To Washington: Please Send Money Soon Or We Won't Survive
Many small businesses have just a couple of weeks worth of cash on hand to pay rent and make payroll. Half of Americans own or work at a small business and they need help soon to stay afloat.
Dow Dives 6%; NYSE To Close Its Floor, Shift To All-Electronic Trading
The Dow plummeted more than 1,300 points after President Trump announced new emergency steps. The New York Stock Exchange said that to protect its employees, it will close its trading floor Monday.
Ohio Sees Massive Unemployment Surge Due To Coronavirus
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted about the state's economic relief for the 78,000 Ohioans who applied for unemployment in the first three days this week.
Jobless Claims Spike Throughout Country As Coronavirus Pauses Business
States are now reporting a sudden, sharp spike in jobless claims as the coronavirus crisis stalls business around the country.
The Latest Developments In The Federal And Scientific Response To Coronavirus
NPR correspondents relay the latest on federal government efforts to aid the economy and stop the spread of coronavirus, as well as new scientific information about how COVID-19 is affecting people.
'You Don't Expect It To Happen To You': When Your Job Is Suddenly Gone
Event coordinators without events to coordinate. Truck drivers without cargo. Many find themselves applying for unemployment, dipping into savings and job searching in the middle of a pandemic.