News of a vaccine sent the US financial markets soaring this week and there’s real hope that maybe we may have taken a giant step in dealing with the virus once and for all.

With in-store sales expected to drop 35% as a result of the pandemic, major retailers are prolonging the sale to last a few more days and investing heavily in online offers.

The government's handling of the pandemic, childcare, unemployment relief and other sensitive topics has made it progressively harder for republicans and democrats to work together.

The president hopes that a rushed confirmation of Judge Barrett could free up the senate to work on a coronavirus relief package.

US public debt will increase to 98% of GDP this year alone and to 104% of GDP by 2021, according to estimates released by the nonpartisan congressional body.

The plan looks to give people $300 a week in relief, but states have the option to add another $100 if they so wish to bring the total figure to $400. However, there’s a real fear that the program could run out of money before it has any real impact.