Economy

The appeal of investing in businesses from countries around the world has intensified over the past few years, with the top business hubs being North America and Europe. However, disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may slow down the recent economic momentum.

Expectations dampen with surge of new coronavirus cases

Americans can’t decide which way the economy is headed

The drop-off in optimism coincides with the resurgence of new coronavirus cases in at least 20 states.

Expectations are at record-high level despite widespread civic unrest and continued spread of the coronavirus

A new Ipsos survey, on behalf of the World Economic Forum, looks at post-COVID-19 stimulus packages.

Partisanship key predictor of consumer sentiment

Unemployed Americans less optimistic about a quick rebound

Americans are more confident about the employment outlook than they were during the Great Recession despite much higher unemployment numbers