Emilia Simeonova, Associate Professor of Economics and Health at Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business, talks about the economic impact of COVID-19 on geographic regions and demographic groups. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Financial Investigations Senior Writer Stephanie Baker discuss a COVID-19 vaccine front-runner who is months ahead of her competition. We get Businessweek Economics with Bloomberg Economics Senior U.S. Economist Yelena Shulyatyeva. She discusses jobless claims and retail sales. And we Drive to the Close with Scott Colyer, CEO and CIO at Advisors Asset Management.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.