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Gabrielle Hughes

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The Democratic National Convention Kick-Off & CalPERS’ Next Steps

Yesterday, the Democratic National Convention kicked off and will run through this Thursday, where the Democratic Party will formally nominate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president and vice president for this election.

By Gabrielle Hughes | August 18, 2020 | 3:00 pm

The Stories on Our Radar – August 14, 2020

U.S. retail spending rising above pre-pandemic levels, Rent the Runway closing physical locations, and more.

By Gabrielle Hughes | August 14, 2020 | 6:41 pm

The Lay of the Land: U.S. Unemployment

Today, initial jobless claims have dropped below 1 million to 963,000, seasonally adjusted for the week ending August 8. This is the first time that initial jobless claims fell below the one million level since the beginning of the pandemic in March.

By Gabrielle Hughes | August 13, 2020 | 6:25 pm

Corporate Cash Flow Squeeze: Protecting the Lifeblood

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, and without it, it cannot endure regardless of whether the economy is in a recessionary or expansionary period. So, in what ways are businesses hanging on to as much cash as they can right now?

By Gabrielle Hughes | August 12, 2020 | 6:00 pm

Fiscal Aid Fading: Where Is America Feeling Weakness Right Now?

With no stimulus bill passed, U.S. Congressional lawmakers have wrapped negotiations, ending in a stalemate. President Trump issued executive orders over the weekend to extend aid—but who and what will be hurting in the mean time?

By Gabrielle Hughes | August 11, 2020 | 6:53 pm

The Stories On Our Radar – August 7, 2020

Trump is now targeting both WeChat and TikTok, the US jobs report for July is out, and the Fed’s Main Street was labeled as a “failure.”

By Gabrielle Hughes | August 7, 2020 | 3:00 pm

Stories On Our Radar – August 6, 2020

Microsoft eyeing TikTok’s global business, US initial jobless claims falling, and the slow crawl toward a new fiscal coronavirus support bill.

By Gabrielle Hughes | August 6, 2020 | 1:52 pm

The Eleventh Hour: The Bitter Beginnings of Phase 4 Stimulus

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (or HEALS) Act, amounting to about $1 trillion.

By Gabrielle Hughes | July 28, 2020 | 6:14 pm

Stories On Our Radar – July 24, 2020

Whether remote work will continue to be favored, CDC issues a statement on reopening schools, and Trump cancelling the Republican convention in Florida.

By Gabrielle Hughes | July 24, 2020 | 7:01 pm

Kentucky vs. Blackstone & KKR: A Revived Lawsuit & Ongoing Pension Woes

On Monday, the state of Kentucky, seeking “compensatory and punitive damages,” sued hedge funds Blackstone and KKR & Co. Inc.

By Gabrielle Hughes | July 23, 2020 | 6:30 pm

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