MORE 1.3 MILLION U.S. CITIZENS APPLY FOR JOBLESS CLAIMS

Highlights:

• Past week had around 1.3 million citizens applying for unemployment benefits claims.
• Upgraded unemployment benefits set by Congress offers extra $600 per week.
• The rise in the number of COVID-19 cases forced authorities to pause the reopening of businesses for now.

Last week, almost 1.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits claim....