Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Firms have announced nearly 900 layoffs due to the coronavirus. The total could rise rapidly, says outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas

The economic damage caused by the coronavirus is growing as Americans change their behavior

The coronavirus is prompting many businesses to pull back on hiring and investment as sales decline and uncertainty grows.

Employers added 273,000 jobs in February. Economists had forecast 175,000 gains

Dow stock futures were down about 1% Sunday as coronavirus spread in the U.S. and globally, setting stock markets on edge.

As Dow Jones industrial average plunges over coronavirus fears, Fed Chair Powell signaled central bank is ready to cut interest rates

The share of homeowners who are single has hit a record high despite rising prices. Many pair up or rent out space in the housing market.

The rapid spread of the coronavirus poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy. Supplies of tech products, retail goods and auto parts could be affected.

Trump pardoned former junk bond Michael Milken, who served two years in prison for securities violations. Trump praised Milken’s work as philanthropist