US Business

After the worst year for the global economy since the Great Depression, the U.S. is set to lead a vigorous rebound in the West as mass vaccination against Covid-19 propels a return to more or less normal life.

Restaurants from McDonald’s and IHOP to high-end dining are struggling to find enough job applicants to fill thousands of openings.

The rally in the videogame retailer’s share price has provided an unusual boost in the value of stock awards for departing executives.

When Covid-19 hobbled the global travel industry, the Gulf carrier added destinations, hired extra staff and kept flying quiet routes to win market share from Emirates.

Surveys point to stronger economic growth as manufacturing accelerates and vaccinations rekindle customer demand.

Health officials welcomed the return of the vaccine, whose use had been paused following cases of a rare blood-clotting disorder.

More than a third of the S&P 500 are expected to report their quarterly results in the coming week, as companies detail how the reopening world is affecting their businesses.

The company’s Pairs app, aimed at singles serious about matrimony, has become Japan’s most popular dating service.

With vaccine eligibility having expanded to every American age 16 and older, there are signs that supply may be outstripping demand and the pace of vaccinations is slowing.

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