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Daimler says production in China stable but too early to forecast coronavirus impact

Daimler says production in China stable but too early to forecast coronavirus impact

Daimler's car production in China is stable and the supply chains are secure but it is too early to forecast the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the German carmaker's sales, Mercedes-Benz's sales chief said on Monday.



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OPEC ministers gather in Vienna as coronavirus hits demand

OPEC ministers gather in Vienna as coronavirus hits demand

OPEC ministers are beginning to arrive to Vienna on Tuesday as the group debates whether to further reduce oil production to tackle deteriorating demand from the global spread of the new coronavirus.



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Kuwait oil minister says optimistic on outcome of OPEC meetings

Kuwait oil minister says optimistic on outcome of OPEC meetings

Kuwait's oil minister said on Tuesday he is optimistic about the outcome of OPEC meetings this week and continued cooperation among OPEC+ countries, Kuwait state news agency KUNA reported.



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Global markets: Here come the cavalry?

Global markets: Here come the cavalry?

A recovery in world stock markets and oil prices picked up pace on Tuesday, as global policymakers signalled a united front to address the economic fallout from the spreading coronavirus.



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High-fives, hugs, kisses discouraged as U.S. companies respond to growing coronavirus threat

High-fives, hugs, kisses discouraged as U.S. companies respond to growing coronavirus threat

As news broke of more cases of coronavirus spreading across the United States, T-Mobile had a novel response to the threat: fewer hugs, kisses or high-fives.



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Bank of England's Carney sees powerful global response to coronavirus

Bank of England's Carney sees powerful global response to coronavirus

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said policymakers around the world were working on a "powerful and timely" response to the economic hit from coronavirus which has raised fears of a new global recession.



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Kremlin stays silent on Russia oil cut plans ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Kremlin stays silent on Russia oil cut plans ahead of OPEC+ meeting

The Kremlin told reporters on Tuesday it would not say whether Moscow was ready to make additional oil output cuts as part of the cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC countries and said it was necessary to wait for their meeting later this week.



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Airlines face worsening coronavirus impact, European bosses warn

Airlines face worsening coronavirus impact, European bosses warn

The worst is still to come for the airline industry in terms of economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak, European carrier bosses warned on Tuesday, but they predicted that travel demand could stabilise in the coming weeks.



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Impossible Foods cuts prices of plant-based meat to distributors

Impossible Foods cuts prices of plant-based meat to distributors

Impossible Foods on Tuesday announced an average of 15% cut in vegan product prices to distributors in the United States and asked them to pass it on to restaurants as the plant-based meat maker competes against beef products.



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BoE's Carney sees 'powerful and timely' global response to coronavirus

BoE's Carney sees 'powerful and timely' global response to coronavirus

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said policymakers around the world are working on a "powerful and timely" response to the economic hit from coronavirus which has raised fears of a new global recession.



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South Korea's Jeju Air buys Eastar Jet at lower price amid virus outbreak

South Korea's Jeju Air buys Eastar Jet at lower price amid virus outbreak

South Korean budget carrier Jeju Air Co Ltd said on Monday it would acquire a 51% stake in competitor Eastar Jet for 54.5 billion won ($45.49 million), a lower price than previously announced.



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This new rule could change how annuities are sold

This new rule could change how annuities are sold

When it comes to protecting consumers' money, many in the financial industry are in one of two camps: those in favor of a 'fiduciary rule' or those who back a 'best interest' regulation. Now, some states are poised to wade into the fight by adopting a best interest standard for annuities sales.

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Banco BPM sets up new 'disaster recovery rooms' in Italy's virus emergency: sources

Banco BPM sets up new 'disaster recovery rooms' in Italy's virus emergency: sources

Italy's Banco BPM is rushing to set up new "disaster recovery rooms" after an area close to one of its existing crisis facilities emerged as the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, three sources familiar with the matter said.



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Honda to cut production at two Japan plants amid parts shortage: Nikkei

Honda to cut production at two Japan plants amid parts shortage: Nikkei

Honda Motor Co Ltd will temporarily cut back production in Japan due to difficulty in sourcing parts from China amid the coronavirus outbreak, Nikkei Asian Review reported on Monday citing sources at auto parts suppliers and dealers.



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Chevron offering U.S. workers buyouts to trim staffing: sources

Chevron offering U.S. workers buyouts to trim staffing: sources

Chevron Corp is offering buyouts to reduce its U.S. oil exploration and production workforce, three sources told Reuters, as the oil major moves to cut costs in the face of sharply lower oil and gas prices. The No. 2 U.S. oil producer decided to reduce staff after reviewing operations late last year as energy prices fell, the sources said. Chevron confirmed that it was offering buyouts to workers in its shale gas business in the eastern United States but did not c



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