In some states, oil-price collapse brings back 99-cent gas
The 1918 flu hit the United States in three waves — a mild outbreak in the spring, the deadliest wave in the fall and a final spike when the virus Continue Reading
How many Americans have coronavirus? New Reuters poll might offer a hint
The official count of coronavirus infections in the United States sits at about 70,000 cases, but a chronic shortage of tests means only a fraction of the people infected are Continue Reading
US overtakes China for most confirmed coronavirus cases
The US has overtaken China to become the country with the largest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world, with 81,943 Americans now testing positive for Covid-19. State-by-state figures published Continue Reading
Trump Wants to ‘Reopen America.’ Here’s What Happens if We Do.
Life is about making difficult decisions in the context of uncertainty, and we hope this model will help you appreciate the trade-offs — and the significance of sustained efforts for Continue Reading
U.S. Car Sales Decimated By Coronavirus Crisis
If any company is bracing for the shock of falling U.S. auto sales, it’s got to be Group 1 Automotive. The company owns and operates 186 auto dealerships along with Continue Reading
After Considering $1 Billion Price Tag for Ventilators, White House Has Second Thoughts
The White House had been preparing to reveal on Wednesday a joint venture between General Motors and Ventec Life Systems that would allow for the production of as many as Continue Reading
The coronavirus recession is just getting started
The record 3.3 million jobless claims reported Thursday mark the beginning of an economic crisis facing American workers and businesses — a slump, experts say, that will only end when Continue Reading
Cruise lines, early source of coronavirus infections, out of bailout package
The Grand Princess cruise ship docked at Oakland, Calif., after two men who were on the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship died from the virus. (Ben Margot/AP) The cruise industry, particularly Carnival-owned Continue Reading
G20 leaders to inject $5 trillion into global economy to fight coronavirus
Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies pledged on Thursday to inject $5 trillion in fiscal spending into the global economy to blunt the economic impact of the coronavirus Continue Reading
Europe’s Leaders Are at Loggerheads Over Coronabonds: Map – Bloomberg
As Europe’s economy nosedives, its leaders are at loggerheads over how to respond to the shock of the coronavirus pandemic. A group of countries led by France, Italy and Spain seek joint Continue Reading