The failure of the warring politicians to extend benefits has not completely derailed it. A vaccine seems to be on the horizon, ready for use before year-end. All that good news is adding to mounting pessimism about the future of the economy and the nation. The labour force participation rate rose. Despite some negatives — 13.6 million workers remain jobless — overall, an upbeat report.

Source: The Times September 05, 2020 22:58 UTC