Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Worker shortages are forcing firms to give more hours to current employees, increasing their pay. But they can’t meet demand, shrinking the economy

The Chamber of Commerce called on Congress to end the $300 federal bonus to unemployment checks, saying it discourages workers from taking jobs

The economy added just 266,000 jobs last month even as states relaxed business restrictions and vaccinations rose. Unemployment edged up to 6.1%.

What happened to states that were more cautious about reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The economy grew 6.4% in Q1 as stimulus checks, COVID vaccine shots set off shopping sprees. The showing defied early forecasts for a dark winter.

Biden is helping pull the economy from its COVID downturn. But some conservatives and businesses fear he could smother growth with new constraints.

More employers are actively recruiting job candidates, even for low- and middle-level white collar jobs as fewer answer ads during COVID crisis.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said another COVID-19 surge is the biggest risk to the central bank’s rosy forecast. Interest rates will remain near zero

The “Made in America” plan, which would require passage by Congress, expands on Treasury Secretary Yellen’s call this week for a global minimum tax.