Oil extends gains but stays below $30
Initial unemployment claims rose by 70,000 last week, but that was before health officials started advising the public to stay home.
Fears of US unemployment spike as government prepares rescue
U.S. stocks plummeted on Wednesday while oil prices plunged.
The U.S. has hit a new high in single-day COVID-19 infections -- more than 2,000 on Tuesday alone.
Bank of Japan unveils emergency measures over virus
“We all know that the virus is not only dangerous for our health, but it is also hitting our economies" -- EC President Ursula von der Leyen
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended for early flu vaccination to reduce the risk of contraction.
Canada adds 'puzzling' 30,000 jobs in February
The largest employer in Bridgend, Wales will close after 40 years
U.S. stocks plunged at noon on Friday, although U.S. employment figures were impressive
Asia-Pacific economies face $211 bn hit from virus, says S&P
South Africa slips into 2nd recession in two years
South Africa slips into recession
Fed vs coronavirus: What can the US central bank do?
Italy faces recession as coronavirus hits economy
Hong Kong to give big cash handouts as economy reels from virus
Hong Kong stock exchange enjoys upbeat 2019 despite protests
The coronavirus will likely exacerbate the economic troubles that countries around the world already face.
Argentina's economy shrank 2.1% in 2019: official
An economic recession could hurt President Trump's reelection chances.
The news on the labor front was solid, even if markets didn't react all that favorably.