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J&J moves up start of coronavirus vaccine human trials to July

Johnson & Johnson moved up the start of human clinical trials for its experimental vaccine against the highly contagious coronavirus by two months to the second half of July, as the drugmaker rushes to develop a prevention for COVID-19, the company said on Wednesday.



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U.S. attorney general group sues 26 dermatology drug makers

A group of attorneys general from U.S. states and territories sued 26 manufacturers of dermatology drugs on Wednesday, accusing them of price fixing and other violations of antitrust law, the third such lawsuit since 2016.



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Many young adults bypassed for stimulus checks are now pushing to change that

When Congress enacted legislation to stem the financial distress caused by Covid-19, some dependents were shut out of receiving stimulus checks. Now, young adults are working to raise awareness and reverse that policy.

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Fed sees GDP drop of 6.5% in 2020, pledges at least $120 billion in monthly bond-buying

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday signaled years of extraordinary support for an economy facing a torturous slog back from the coronavirus pandemic, with policymakers projecting a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this year and a 9.3% unemployment rate at year's end.



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Instant View: Fed sees GDP falling 6.5% in 2020, keeps rates at zero

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday signaled years of extraordinary support for an economy facing a torturous slog back from the coronavirus pandemic, with policymakers projecting a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this year and a 9.3% unemployment rate at year's end.



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S&P 500 turns positive as Fed pledges support

The S&P 500 turned positive on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve repeated its promise of support for the economy.



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U.S. May deficit nearly doubles to $399 billion

The U.S. federal budget deficit in May nearly doubled to $399 billion from a year earlier amid continued strong spending on coronavirus relief programs and a 25% drop in receipts, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.



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Fed holds rates near zero — here's exactly what that means for your wallet

For consumers with good credit, historically low interest rates on mortgages and credit cards are an asset. But riskier borrowers are shut out of the relief.

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Oil edges higher, even as U.S. inventory rise revives glut worries

Oil recovered its earlier losses on Wednesday, even as U.S. data showed crude inventories rose to a record high, reviving worries of a persistent glut due to weak demand.



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Mnuchin says U.S. recovery has begun, will gain strength in third, fourth quarter

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday that the U.S. economy has already begun to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic and would "improve dramatically" in the third and fourth quarters.



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ConcoPhillips CEO says surprised by swift recovery in oil prices

ConocoPhillips Chief Executive Officer Ryan Lance on Wednesday expressed surprise at the quick rebound in U.S. oil prices that slipped into the negative territory in April and said he expects prices to remain volatile in the near term.



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Fed vows to support U.S. economy's 'long road' to recovery after dire 2020

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday signaled it would provide years of extraordinary support for an economy facing a torturous slog back from the coronavirus pandemic, with policymakers projecting a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this year and a 9.3% unemployment rate at year's end.



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U.S. Treasury chief says considering more direct payments in next coronavirus aid bill

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday he would seriously consider more direct payments to individuals in the next phase of coronavirus rescue legislation, adding that funds should also be targeted to help sectors struggling to reopen, including hospitality and tourism.



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Fiat, PSA $50 billion merger faces lengthy EU antitrust probe: sources

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot maker PSA face a lengthy EU antitrust investigation after they declined to offer concessions in a bid to allay EU antitrust concerns about their planned $50 billion merger, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.



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Dollar sinks to three-month lows as Fed keeps easing policy

The dollar extended losses, dropping to a fresh three-month low against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve made no policy changes, as expected, and pledged to continue its asset purchases aimed at stabilizing a U.S. economy that has been ravaged by the novel coronavirus.



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