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Brazil Mulls Rate Cut to Shield Economy from Coronavirus
Brazil’s central bank opened the door to more interest rate cuts as it signaled that the outbreak of the new coronavirus creates a bigger risk of an economic slowdown than of a spike in inflation.
Coronavirus to hit world economy harder than US: Rogoff
The coronavirus has hammered global stock markets and hindered production in China, the world's second-largest economy.
New Mexico announces arrival of coronavirus test kits
Here's the latest news on COVID-19 in the U.S. and worldwide.
UK moving into 'delay' phase of coronavirus battle plan - chief medical officer
Britain has mainly moved into the 'delay' phase of the government'...
COVID-19: Strict vigil in 12 airports in Northeast
Guwahati, March 4 (IANS) Amid the coronavirus outbreak in China and other countries, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), along with the state governments, have been maintaining a strict vigilance in all the 12 functional airports in the Northeast, officials said on Wednesday. To curb the threat of COVID-19, authorities[Read More...]
US Federal Reserve slashes rates amid coronavirus impact
America's central bank cuts interest rates by 50 basis points over concerns about the economic impact.
Twitter encourages employees to work from home amid coronavirus concerns
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the San Francisco-based tech company Twitter is asking its more than 5,000 employees around the globe to stay home.
Saudi Arabia Expands Curbs on Religious Pilgrimage to Citizens
Saudi Arabia took the unprecedented step of suspending the Umrah religious pilgrimage for its citizens and residents, saying it wanted to prevent the coronavirus from spreading through the “intense flow” of crowds to holy sites.
Shane Ross: Dublin Euro 2020 games will be monitored closely amid coronavirus fears
Bank of Canada says coronavirus could pose serious test to economy
The Canadian economy's resilience could be "seriously tested" by ...
Zimbabwe’s economy goes from bad to worse
The IMF’s recent report makes grim reading, with negative growth recorded for last year, and an expectation of effectively no growth, growing inflation and a devaluing currency into 2020. The underlying macro-economic instability has been made worse by major climate impacts during 2019 – both the drought and cyclone Idai. The situation is bad, and getting worse. With the failure of government to address the required reforms, the prospects of...
Microsoft pulls out of Game Developers Conference due to coronavirus risk
Microsoft said it will not attend the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco due to the coronavirus outbreak. Sony, Facebook, Unity, and other gaming giants previously said they would not attend.
Coronavirus Forces Basketball Africa League To Postpone First Season
With concerns over the coronavirus, yet another sports league is taking precaution. Due to outbreaks all over the world, the…
Blowout fear for FX markets as coronavirus stirs dormant vol trades
With this week's coronavirus-driven rout having shaken awake previously slu...
Coronavirus in Washington: Here are the latest updates on the virus
Washington state has reported a total of nine coronavirus deaths, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.
Japanese shares fall as coronavirus fears persist
Other Asian stock markets were mixed after the Dow surged more than 5% on hopes of fresh support.
Coronavirus: Israel orders self-quarantine for arrivals from European countries
Israel has ordered that some travelers entering the country from European countries must
Measures taken for coronavirus could help slow flu spread in Clark County doctor says
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Four more people died of the flu in Clark County from Feb. 16-22, bringing the seasonal total to 35 deaths so far this season. According to data released by the Southern Nevada Health District, three of those who died were older than 65. One person who died was aged 50-64. Nearly 100 more people were hospitalized from the flu from Feb. 16-22, SNHD said. The influenza totals are from Dec. 29, 2019 through Feb. 22. CORONAVIRUS...
Coronavirus: Israel Start-Up Nation say they'll race wherever it's safe
WorldTour squad go against grain of teams pulling out of races in face of Covid-19 outbreak
Here Are All The Coronavirus Conference Cancellations So Far
As the coronavirus spreads, several major business conferences and meetings have been canceled.
Coronavirus: Stocks rise as central banks pledge support
Shares head higher as the Bank of Japan joins the US Federal Reserve in promising to prop up markets.
How Nigeria prepared for coronavirus and why it might just avoid a major outbreak
Coronavirus: 7 ways you may be panicking wrong
When potential crisis rises, some things always go awry. We may want to change our focus on some of it.