Mnuchin Declines to Extend Several Fed Emergency Lending Programs 
 

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin declined to extend several emergency loan programs established jointly with the Federal Reserve that are set to expire on Dec. 31.


 
WHO Recommends Against Use of Gilead Covid-19 Drug Remdesivir 
 

The World Health Organization said there isn't evidence that the antiviral drug reduces deaths or recovery times for patients suffering from the coronavirus.


 
Stocks Flip Higher, Led by Tech Shares 
 

U.S. stocks reversed early losses to end the day slightly higher, powered by the big technology stocks that have driven much of the market's rally this year.


 
Two Fed Officials Voice Concern on Economy as Virus Cases Surge 
 

"The fact that we don't have a fiscal package is very concerning," Cleveland Fed leader Loretta Mester said.


 
FDA to Get Application for First Covid-19 Vaccine Friday 
 

A vaccine partnership involving Pfizer and German company BioNTech plans to file with the Food and Drug Administration Friday for possible FDA clearance of a vaccine, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.


 
U.S. Hospitalizations Set Daily Records for More Than a Week 
 

The number of Covid-19 hospitalizations nationwide set a new record every day since Nov. 10, rising 28% over the past nine days.


 
U.S. Businesses in China More Optimistic With Biden Presidency 
 

American companies believe bilateral relations will be more stable under a Biden administration, a postelection survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai shows.


 
Coronavirus Once Again Forces Brexit Talks to Go Virtual 
 

With Brexit negotiations already long past the original deadline, efforts to seal a trade deal are once again facing a whole new complication: the coronavirus.


 
Trump Administration to Release New Rules Reducing Drug Costs 
 

The plans, slated to be announced Friday, have been a signature pledge of President Trump's since his 2016 election campaign.


 
Biden Says He Has Picked Nominee to Lead Treasury Department 
 

President-elect Joe Biden said his nominee to lead the Treasury Department would be 'someone who will be accepted by all elements of the Democratic Party, from progressive to moderate.'

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