The federal government didn't act aggressively enough in 2009 to fight the Great Recession. And the economic recovery was weaker as a result. Joe Biden, as former President Obama's vice…
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Shares in oil giants surge after slick move from Opec
Oil was the main talking point after Opec decided against ramping up production in April. The surprise decision taken by the organisation, which includes Saudi Arabia, Iran and a host…
Biden is about to become @POTUS: How the social media transition of power will unfold
As Joe Biden was sworn in as the president of the United States, another transition of power took place on social media. On Wednesday, Biden and his team gained access…
Joe Biden’s proposed stimulus checks are a lousy way to fix the economy
The most expensive provision in Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion economic recovery plan is his proposal to send an additional $1,400 to most Americans. According to many economists, that's the least…
4 ways Joe Biden plans to fix the economy
Joe Biden will be sworn in as president at noon Wednesday. During his campaign, he made sweeping promises to restore the economy and speed up the recovery from the pandemic.…
Janet Yellen says Treasury should focus on workers, women and minorities
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Treasury secretary, urged Congress during her confirmation hearing Tuesday to move swiftly on bold stimulus spending to relieve the economic suffering that the…
The Biden post-election market surge is the best for a new president in modern history
Stocks have gained about 13% since Election Day as of Tuesday, a day before Joe Biden's inauguration — marking the the best post-election market performance for a new president in…