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Pandemic saviors, food delivery apps now under fire
AFP, Published on 10/10/2021
» NEW YORK: Meal delivery services became essential during the pandemic, when millions of Americans were under lockdown and restaurants were shut to visitors.
Supply bottlenecks hitting US economy and prices, but don't panic: Yellen
AFP, Published on 13/10/2021
» WASHINGTON: Snarls in transportation and supply chains have led to rising prices and shortages of some goods, but US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday urged Americans not to panic.
IMF, G20 fret over supply chain bottlenecks, inflation fears
AFP, Published on 13/10/2021
» WASHINGTON: Global finance officials gathered in Washington on Wednesday were focused on finding a way to alleviate supply chain bottlenecks that are driving prices higher and threatening to derail the economic recovery.
More large US companies touting Covid-19 vaccine mandates
AFP, Published on 01/10/2021
» NEW YORK: United Airlines and Tyson Foods provided fresh evidence Thursday supporting coronavirus vaccine mandates, while AT&T expanded its jab requirement to unionized workers.
Fed expected to stay cautious as economy sends mixed signals
AFP, Published on 19/09/2021
» WASHINGTON - With the United States on the upswing from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve is expected to weigh in next week on whether the economy is healthy enough to begin withdrawing stimulus measures credited with aiding the revival.
Ford announces $11.4 bn investment for electric vehicle production
AFP, Published on 28/09/2021
» WASHINGTON - US car manufacturer Ford said Monday it plans to invest $11.4 billion in electric vehicle production, building four new plants that will create 11,000 new jobs by 2025.
Biden wants solar to provide 45% of US energy by 2050
AFP, Published on 09/09/2021
» NEW YORK: The Biden administration said Wednesday the United States should aim to garner nearly 50% of its electric supply from solar energy by mid-century, unveiling the latest component of its climate change strategy.
Struggles facing China's Evergrande not panicking markets - yet
AFP, Published on 15/09/2021
» NEW YORK: Debt-crippled Chinese real estate giant Evergrande's troubles are being watched closely by foreign investors, but markets do not seem to fear a major contagion, at least so far. With a debt load of $300 billion, the threat of bankruptcy is real, especially as Evergrande hinted on Tuesday that it may not be able to pay its creditors.
Delta hits US hiring in new setback for Biden
AFP, Published on 04/09/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States added far fewer jobs than expected in August as businesses grappled with the Delta wave of Covid-19, a major disappointment and yet another complication for President Joe Biden's plans to remake the world's largest economy.
To encourage vaccinations, more US firms turn to incentives -- and threats
AFP, Published on 27/08/2021
» NEW YORK: In the wake of full US approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech anti-Covid vaccine this week, more and more American companies are looking at mandatory vaccinations for employees -- and customers.