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S&P futures hit upper trading limit after another brutal session

S&P futures hit upper trading limit after another brutal session

S&P 500 futures hit their daily upper trading limit on Tuesday, rebounding from another brutal session caused by investor panic over the rapidly spreading coronavirus.



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Volkswagen to halt production in Russia due to supply shortage from Europe

Volkswagen to halt production in Russia due to supply shortage from Europe

Volkswagen will suspend its car production in Russia over a supply shortage caused by the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, Volkswagen Group Rus said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
Reopening economy too early could backfire for humans and markets, investors say

Reopening economy too early could backfire for humans and markets, investors say

U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to rapidly reopen the economy despite signs the coronavirus is still spreading may backfire, with higher deaths and citizens remaining fearful of going out, some investors said.



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Tesla CEO says bought ventilators in China for U.S

Tesla CEO says bought ventilators in China for U.S

Tesla bought hospital ventilators in China and shipped them to the United States, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday.



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U.S. holding slew of new drilling lease sales despite oil market slump

U.S. holding slew of new drilling lease sales despite oil market slump

The Trump administration is moving ahead with oil and gas lease sales in four Western states beginning on Tuesday, bucking criticism from taxpayer advocates who say the auctions should be postponed because of a meltdown in energy prices.



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Ryanair will not operate flights in April or May

Ryanair will not operate flights in April or May

Ryanair on Tuesday said it does not expect to operate flights in April or May and has offered its aircraft to European governments for rescue or the essential movement of medicines and personal protective equipment.



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Oil jumps 5% to over $28 on Fed steps to support economy

Oil jumps 5% to over $28 on Fed steps to support economy

Oil jumped 5% on Tuesday to above $28 a barrel, supported by steps by the U.S. Federal Reserve to bolster the economy and hopes the United States will soon reach a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus aid package.



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Bank of England says coronavirus tougher than banks' stress test

Bank of England says coronavirus tougher than banks' stress test

The shock from coronavirus to banks is set to be greater but less prolonged than lenders faced in last year's stress test and the financial system remains resilient, the Bank of England said on Tuesday.



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Oil prices rise over $1 as U.S. ramps up economic support measures

Oil prices rise over $1 as U.S. ramps up economic support measures

Oil prices rose around 4% on Tuesday on hopes that the United States will soon reach a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus aid package that could blunt the economic impact of the outbreak and in turn support oil demand.



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Norwegian Air secures first cash infusion from state rescue package

Norwegian Air secures first cash infusion from state rescue package

Norwegian Air has fulfilled the first condition to access a government-led rescue package for the airline industry and secured an initial cash infusion of 300 million Norwegian crowns ($26.6 million), the budget carrier said on Tuesday.



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JD Sports delays results to May, cites ample cash resources

JD Sports delays results to May, cites ample cash resources

Britain's biggest sportswear retailer JD Sports said on Tuesday it has delayed the publication of its financial results to May and has enough cash resources to ride out the coronavirus crisis.



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Dollar falls for a second day on Fed stimulus

Dollar falls for a second day on Fed stimulus

The dollar slipped for a second consecutive day on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve unveiled fresh measures to supply precious liquidity into funding markets, sending risky currencies such as the Australian dollar soaring.



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Asian stocks rebound, Fed soothes with boundless QE

Asian stocks rebound, Fed soothes with boundless QE

Asian equities markets rallied on Tuesday as investors bet the U.S Federal Reserve's promise of unlimited dollar funding would ease painful strains in financial markets even if it could not stop the economic hit of the coronavirus epidemic.



6 years ago
Here's how to make your money work harder for you in the coronavirus crash

Here's how to make your money work harder for you in the coronavirus crash

A return to basics, including stocking your emergency fund and learning to DIY so you can save on expenses, could be the best ways to get through the coronavirus pandemic.

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Unilever to protect workers from sudden pay drop for up to three months

Unilever to protect workers from sudden pay drop for up to three months

Consumer goods giant Unilever Plc said on Tuesday it would shield its workforce for up to three months from sudden drop in pay, resulting from market disruptions or an inability to perform their roles during the coronavirus pandemic.



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