Scott Horsley appears in the following:
Jobless In The Age Of Coronavirus: Millions Of Stories Of Hardship And Coping
Saturday, April 11, 2020
The U.S. economy reels from the coronavirus, leaving one out of 10 workers without a job. Though still in shock, some are beginning to look ahead to life after the pandemic.
What Happened Today: Record Unemployment, Task Force Briefing News
Thursday, April 09, 2020
NPR economics and science correspondents answer questions about the staggering unemployment numbers announced Thursday, and convey the latest updates from Thursday's White House briefing.
Coronavirus Updates: Another Unemployment Surge, Genome Information
Thursday, April 09, 2020
NPR economics, national and science correspondents relay the latest news in the response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States.
Mission Critical To Save The Economy: Fed Goes Even Bigger With Massive Loan Help
Thursday, April 09, 2020
In its latest salvo, the Federal Reserve announced $2.3 trillion in new lending programs in an effort to keep businesses and local governments afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
Women Are Losing More Jobs In Coronavirus Shutdowns
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
Millions of jobs have been lost as businesses keep their doors closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Working women have been hit hardest, accounting for nearly 60% of the early job cuts.
What Happened Today: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Deaths, Economic Relief Details
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
NPR science and economics correspondents answer questions about the federal government's efforts to confront the virus.
Fed Goes All Out To Keep Economy Alive During Coronavirus Shutdown
Monday, April 06, 2020
The Federal Reserve has moved quickly and creatively to pump money into the rapidly shrinking U.S. economy in hopes of keeping it afloat long enough to outlast the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Updates: Jobs Report, Mask Science
Friday, April 03, 2020
A dismal jobs report, on top of millions of unemployment claims, paints a dire picture of the economic carnage of the coronavirus. NPR correspondents examine that — and take a look at mask science.
U.S. Lost 701,000 Jobs In March; Much Worse To Come
Friday, April 03, 2020
For the first time in nearly a decade, the economy suffered a net loss of jobs as the coronavirus began to take hold in the country. The unemployment rate shot up to 4.4%.
Coronavirus Updates: Unemployment Numbers, Democratic National Convention Pushed Back
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Last week, more than 6 million jobless Americans sought unemployment benefits. NPR correspondents look at the rising economic fallout from COVID-19 — and the latest science and political news.
Factories Feel The Coronavirus Slump
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on the nation's factories. Manufacturing activity slumped in March as the virus cut into both supply and demand.
New Survey Shows Manufacturing Activity Slumped In March
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
New orders, production and employment were all down.These are just some of the ways the coronavirus pandemic and the government's effort to address it are slamming the brakes on the U.S. economy.
Economy On Lockdown: Jobless Rate Could Be Highest Since WWII
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
As efforts to slow the coronavirus pandemic temporarily put millions of Americans out of work, forecasters are predicting a record slowdown in the U.S. economy.
What Happened Today: Latest Briefing, Accessing Relief Package Benefits
Monday, March 30, 2020
NPR science and economic correspondents answer questions about Monday's White House briefing and accessing benefits made available in the Congressional relief package signed into law on Friday.
What Is The Economic Cost Of Social Distancing?
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Much of America's economy has been shut down, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Some say this strategy will work, but President Trump wants to see businesses re-open quickly.
Coronavirus Latest: New Guidelines For Counties, Unemployment Spikes
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Following the latest Coronavirus Task Force briefing, NPR correspondents detail the White House plan to categorize counties based on their coronavirus risk and the congressional rescue bill.
Coronavirus Latest: Unemployment Numbers, Federal Guidelines For Local Governments
Thursday, March 26, 2020
NPR economics, science and national correspondents present the latest updates in the U.S. response to the coronavirus epidemic.
Don't Dash For Cash: Authorities Say There's No Need To Empty The ATM
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Regulators urge consumers not to drain their bank accounts, after reports of large withdrawals by some customers worried about the coronavirus. The FDIC reminds us the accounts are insured.
What Happened Today: Listener Questions About The Economic Relief Bill, More
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
NPR economics and science correspondents answer listener questions about what the federal government is doing. Are the latest measures working? What is happening with the economic relief bill?
Coronavirus Updates: Economic Rescue Legislation, Unemployment Projections
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
NPR global health, economics and politics correspondents recount the latest developments in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing economic crisis it has caused.