Employment data

Pay cuts become permanent for many Americans during pandemic

More than 40% of Black and Hispanic adults say they have used money from a savings or retirement account to pay their bills since the outbreak began, a survey finds.

By Jordan Yadoo

September 25

Nearly one-third of adults surveyed by the Pew Research Center say either they or someone in their household had to reduce their hours or accept a pay cut because of the outbreak.

ESG

Disability rights gain traction among ESG investors

At the height of pandemic-related job losses, 18.9% of Americans with disabilities were unemployed, data show.

By Daniela Sirtori-Cortina

July 27

COVID-19 has highlighted disparities for people with disabilities.

Federal Reserve

Voices: Fed needs better answers on runaway markets and inequality

The central bank’s own data show that slightly more than half of U.S. households own stocks. But that doesn’t come close to telling the whole story.

By Brian Chappatta

June 9