A quarterly survey shows entrepreneurs are the most optimistic since the pandemic began
Growth in the three months ending in December rose to 6.5% over a year earlier
The 2020 pace still surpassed 2019, despite the pandemic
Growing role for sustainability among financials will spread to issuers
Mandate letter tells minister to use “whatever fiscal firepower” is necessary while also avoiding “new permanent spending”
Profits likely to remain under pressure in 2021, but capital and liquidity are strong
U.S. bank's year-over-year profit jumped 42%
The bank's profit rose 4% during the final quarter of the year
The plan includes an additional $1,400 for most Americans
They fell for a third straight month amid a surge in virus cases