The Business News Headlines 5 August 2021

The report of new unemployment claims came in a bit higher than predicted but...the downward trend was welcome news. That and more in the business news headlines for today:

• Layoff numbers the lowest in decades;
• Americans who will take pay cuts. No, really;
• New news about Amazon delivery drivers;
• Kellogg and supply chain problems;
• Postmates told to pony up;
• The EV event at the White House and no Elon;
• Major companies demanding vaccinations;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The chip shortage, supply and prices.

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