World Trade Center Utah President and CEO Miles Hansen says a second round of federal loans is now available for Utah small businesses.

The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.

U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,00 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.

Most North American theaters weren't open for six months straight through the summer season, which typically accounts for around 40% of box office profits.

The check is in the mail! Americans can expect to start seeing $600 stimulus payments in their bank accounts immediately, according to the IRS.

Utah's tourism industry generated over $1 billion in tax revenue last year. Although the final receipts have not come in yet, it's highly unlikely 2020 will match that number. 

Ski industry analysts believe this season will be quite rough for resorts all over Utah, even though a lot of people want to hit the mountains. 

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.

The US Congress has set aside an additional $284.45 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program in the latest COVID-19 relief bill. That means Utah businesses could apply for a second loan. 

A new COVID-19 relief bill shaping up in Congress includes individual payments reaching $600 for most Americans and an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits.