Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Fed holds key interest rate near zero, vow further aggressive action to fight the effects of the coronavirus.

The U.S. economy contracted 4.8% in the first quarter as the coronavirus outbreak shut down businesses and sparked millions of layoffs.

Oil prices plunged below zero on Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Small businesses are scrambling to secure federal loans to survive the coronavirus fallout. Many have days to survive. Others are wary of the loans.

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Another 6.6 million workers file unemployment benefit claims as the coronavirus shuts down the economy and layoffs mount.

Millions of Americans probably applied for unemployment benefits over the past week as more companies laid off or furloughed workers.

Europe is using wage subsidies to help workers and businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. Some say the U.S. should follow suit.

Small businesses are seeking emergency loans in massive numbers. overwhelming the system.