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Economist Mark Zandi: A Second Round Of Virus Would Bring A Depression
Economy // May 11, 2020

A Moody’s Analytics economist warns the nation will hit bottom, even worse than we’ve seen, if the coronavirus spikes a second time. In an interview with CNBC, Mark Zandi said if businesses open too soon and the infection rate rises, it will cause more business...

Coronavirus Has Shut Down 25 Pct Of US Economy
Economy // April 05, 2020

Some 25 percent of American businesses have gone dark due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an analysis in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The analysis by Moody’s Analytics was done at the request of the WSJ and offers a deep dive into the U.S....

Coronavirus Update: Hiring Up; Scammers Target Firms; Rental Cos Reassure Consumers
International // March 05, 2020

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on the movie industry and malware, while it may not have impacted employment, among other sectors. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Sony Pictures is temporarily shutting down offices in Paris, London and a city in...

Data Shows Hiring Stalled At US Small Businesses In 2019
SMBs // February 10, 2020

Employee head count at U.S. small businesses remained stagnant last year, despite record growth among larger firms’ employment, The Wall Street Journal reported. American businesses with 20 employees or less have been sluggish to hire, according to Moody’s Analytics. In contrast, firms with 500 or...

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Moody’s Economist: ‘The COVID-19 Recession Is Over’

June 03, 2020
While companies cut nearly 2.8 million jobs last month, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said it was far less than forecast and the worst of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is behind us. “The good news is I think the recession is over, the COVID-19 recession is over, barring another second […]

Economist Mark Zandi: A Second Round Of Virus Would Bring A Depression

May 11, 2020
A Moody’s Analytics economist warns the nation will hit bottom, even worse than we’ve seen, if the coronavirus spikes a second time. In an interview with CNBC, Mark Zandi said...

Coronavirus Has Shut Down 25 Pct Of US Economy

April 05, 2020
Some 25 percent of American businesses have gone dark due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an analysis in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The analysis by Moody’s Analytics was...

Data Shows Hiring Stalled At US Small Businesses In 2019

February 10, 2020
Employee head count at U.S. small businesses remained stagnant last year, despite record growth among larger firms’ employment, The Wall Street Journal reported. American businesses with 20 employees or less...