Powell urges Congress to provide more fiscal relief now
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tells Congress during a Peterson Institute interview that the COVID-19 shock requires aggressive policy action. He notes Fed lending and a $6.6 trillion balance sheet while warning loans alone cannot prevent recession and urges timely fiscal support despite debt concerns.
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Uber to require masks for drivers and riders May 18
Uber will require all drivers and riders worldwide to wear masks for the foreseeable future. Drivers must photos with masks, confirm no COVID symptoms, sanitize cars, and drive with windows down. Riders must wash hands and ride in back with open windows. Uber allocates 50 million for masks and sanitizers.
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Stocks slide as recovery bets fade and fears rise
Wall Street extended losses as the S&P 500 fell 1.7 percent and major indices dropped with the Dow down about 516 points. Powell warned of a prolonged recession and more aid while Fauci cautioned against reopening too soon, dampening investor optimism.
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Hazard pay for grocery workers ends as pandemic eases
Los Angeles reporting notes grocery stores and coffee chains began hazard pay during surges, including Target Walmart CVS Whole Foods Costco Sprouts Kroger and Starbucks. Now raises like $3 an hour at Starbucks and $2 hourly boosts at Target Kroger Ralphs QFC and Fred Meyer are ending, sparking concern as infections persist and stores remain crowded.
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