Patricia Cohen

Republican-led states are cutting off relief months ahead of schedule, citing openings aplenty. Some jobless workers face hardships and tough choices.

The organization predicted the global economy would grow 5.6 percent this year, but said a new virus-related downturn would hurt the United States and Europe differently.

The organization predicted the global economy would grow 5.6 percent this year, but said a new virus-related downturn would hurt the United States and Europe differently.

European businesses are demanding government help, again, as another virus surge is driving customers away.

Measures announced over the weekend aimed at restricting the Russian central bank’s ability to support the ruble appear to be having an immediate impact.

European officials rejected Russia’s demand, with Germany’s economic minister saying it amounted to a breach of contract.

European officials rejected Russia’s demand, with Germany’s economic minister saying it amounted to a breach of contract.

The economic toll on Russia, although difficult to quantify, has spread widely, from its largest companies to its small shops and workers.

“A sea of red arrows” pointing downward in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development forecast.

The head of the International Energy Agency said high prices for fossil fuels will probably persist for years.