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With business vaporizing, Europe focuses on avoiding layoffs
As the new coronavirus spreads across Europe, ravaging economies and killing thousands, governments and the European Union are focusing much of their economic rescue efforts on containing a boom in joblessness, particularly by helping companies not fire workers.
Trump says he expects Russia, Saudis to cut oil production
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia will end an oil war and dramatically cut production.
Wall Street tumbles amid deepening coronavirus fears
Wall Street's major averages tumbled on Wednesday amid deepening concerns over the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Disputed Canada-US oil pipeline work to start in April
A Canadian company said Tuesday it plans to start construction of the disputed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline through the U.S. Midwest in April, after lining up customers and money for a proposal that is bitterly opposed by environmentalists and some American Indian tribes.
Inflation in Europe sags amid outbreak, oil price decline
Inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro currency sagged to 0.7% in March from 1.2% February as the virus outbreak and an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia rippled through the economy.
Global stocks mostly rise amid continuing outbreak worries
Global shares were mostly higher after China reported strong manufacturing data, extending an overnight rally on Wall Street.
China's Huawei says '19 sales up 19% despite U.S. sanctions
Chinese tech giant Huawei said Tuesday its sales of smartphones and other products grew by double digits last year despite U.S. sanctions but warned it now faces a "more complicated" global environment.
Asian shares extend losses as toll from pandemic surges
Asian markets started the week with fresh losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus that has prompted shutdowns of travel and business in many parts of the world.
India's central bank cuts benchmark rate to decade-low 4.4%
India's central bank on Friday cut its key interest rate by a sizable 75 basis points to 4.4% from 5.15% to ease financing troubles caused by the coronavirus outbreak and help revive the economy.
Business Fallout: Nike cites jump in online sales in China
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy. Here's a look at developments Tuesday as central banks, businesses and workers attempt to navigate a global outbreak that has brought economic activity to a standstill.