US joblessness set to spike as virus takes toll on businesses
Some experts are warning of catastrophic damage to the U.S. economy
U.S. stocks dropped on Monday as lawmakers failed to pass virus relief bill
Trump raised the notion just three days after advising Americans to stay home from work
U.S. stocks fell on Monday despite new market intervention by the Fed
Echoes of Great Depression as jobless Australians queue for help
Several major companies from the grocery, e-commerce, and foodservice industries, among others, are looking to bolster their staff in response to the ongoing global pandemic.
US airlines warn of 'draconian' steps if Congress fails to help
This represents a three-fold jump in just one week.
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is preparing an employment and wage subsidy package
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