Economy

Coronavirus – The Latest: Thursday 9 April

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Subscribe to our daily Coronavirus podcast with analysis of the impact on health, business and travel in the UK and beyond: https://www.playpodca.st/coronavirus In this episode: The Government extends the UK-wide lockdown, US unemployment soars and we ask if a well-known malaria drug really could be a “game-changer” Join Daniel Capurro’s lockdown Q&A: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/04/09/will-uk-go-full-lockdown-could-outdoor-exercise-banned/ Read ‘Coronavirus: the … Read more Coronavirus – The Latest: Thursday 9 April

Life After Lockdown: How Denmark and Austria Will Ease Coronavirus Restrictions

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What does life look like after the coronavirus lockdown? Austria and Denmark are the first European countries to plan gradual reopenings. Our reporters in Copenhagen and Vienna, Morten Buttler and Matthias Wabl, explain how it will work. LATEST: Italy is beginning to look at easing its lockdown after Denmark and Austria became the first two … Read more Life After Lockdown: How Denmark and Austria Will Ease Coronavirus Restrictions

Coronavirus: Eurogroup relaunches talks on divisive economic aid

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Finance ministers from the 19 members of the eurozone are re-launching their contentious discussions over how to protect the economy from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. The debate has largely pitted Germany and the Netherlands against France, Italy, and Spain – with some warning that a failure to act could threaten the bloc’s … Read more Coronavirus: Eurogroup relaunches talks on divisive economic aid

Federal Reserve to keep interest rates at zero until economy weathers coronavirus

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In its discussion of monetary policy, the Federal Reserve noted the virus has harmed global financial communities. Insights via @CMEGroup: https://openmarkets.cmegroup.com/quicktake?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=quicktake_evergreen&utm_content=more_insights Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: facebook.com/quicktake Follow QuickTake on Instagram: instagram.com/quicktake Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2FJ0oQZ Email us at [email protected] QuickTake … Read more Federal Reserve to keep interest rates at zero until economy weathers coronavirus

Unemployed workers on facing an uncertain future | Voices from the Pandemic

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Over 10 million Americans filed for unemployment in March due to the slowed economy caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Here are some of their stories. SPECIAL OFFER: To thank you for your support, here’s a deal on a Washington Post digital subscription: $29 for one year http://washingtonpost.com/youtubeoffer. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK … Read more Unemployed workers on facing an uncertain future | Voices from the Pandemic

COVID-19: 6.6 million people in US file for unemployment

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Staggering new figures reveal the extent of the damage to the world’s biggest economy by the coronavirus shutdown. In just one week – another 6.6 million people filed for unemployment benefits in the United States. That means nearly 17 million Americans have lost their jobs in the past three weeks – that is about one … Read more COVID-19: 6.6 million people in US file for unemployment

How close are we to a Covid-19 vaccine?

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The quest to find a vaccine solution for Covid-19 is critically urgent, but experts in the field tell us we are at least 18 months aways from a viable product and human trials are a tricky process. Once we have the vaccine, there are many other barriers and hurdles before we see a working product … Read more How close are we to a Covid-19 vaccine?

The Covid-19 economy, explained

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The coronavirus pandemic has put unprecedented pressure on the global economy. CNN’s Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains everything you need to know to understand the Covid-19 economy. CNN Business brings you the latest news about the companies, personalities, and innovations that are driving business forward. Interested in more of CNN Business? Subscribe to our … Read more The Covid-19 economy, explained