This is yet another sign that the pandemic is slowing the U.S. economy
Donations halted in response to attack on U.S. Capitol
The measure aims to encourage consumers and businesses to borrow and spend
The yield on the 10-year Treasury briefly hit 1.18% earlier this week
Unemployment claims reached 965,000 last week
The government's shortfall is 61% greater than the same period a year ago
Layoffs soared by 17.6% in November, driven by job cuts at restaurants, bars and hotels
Newly released transcripts show that many Federal Reserve officials had concerns at the time
U.S. employers shed 140,000 positions in December
Out of 18 service sector categories, 14 reported growth in December