Increase in CPI follows three straight months of declines
Why are stocks rising in a global pandemic?
The CERB program for people who lost their jobs will end in the fall
The government believes there will be a slow return to a new normal
The idea of a basic income has gained momentum after millions lost their jobs due to the pandemic
Stronger market conditions are expected to prevail in the second half — barring any setbacks
The U.S. economy added 4.8 million jobs in June — but a resurgence of Covid-19 cases could slow progress
The output of motor vehicles plunged 97.7%
The application process has changed
Despite the increase, risks to the economic outlook are tilted to the downside, economist says