Wuhan provides hope for rest of world: WHO chief
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual press conference on Friday that it was the first time that Wuhan has not reported...
Global economy already in recession -economist poll
The global economy is already in recession due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to economists polled by Reuters, separately Goldman Sachs sees U.S. GDP plunging...
Boeing suspends dividend, CEO foregoes pay after coronavirus-related aid request
Boeing Co will cancel CEO pay, suspend its dividend and extend a pause on share buybacks, the U.S. planemaker said on Friday, as companies eager...
Wells Fargo rolls out waivers, aid in response to coronavirus outbreak
Wells Fargo & Co said on Friday it is suspending residential property foreclosure sales, evictions and involuntary automobile repossessions due to the coronavirus outbreak....
U.S. airlines call for payroll protections as aid talks continue
U.S. airlines called on Friday for a government stimulus package meant to help them weather the coronavirus crisis by providing payroll protections, warning that around...
U.S. auto industry backs tax relief, delaying USMCA start after coronavirus
Groups representing major automakers and suppliers asked U.S. lawmakers on Friday to consider new tax relief and delay the start of a new trade deal...
U.S. to send envoy to Saudi Arabia; Texas suggests oil output cuts
The Trump administration plans to send a special energy envoy to Saudi Arabia to work with the kingdom on stabilizing the global oil market, officials...
Wall Street dives, ends worst week since 2008, as New York, California impose restrictions
Wall Street wrapped up its worst week since October 2008, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 sliding more than 4% on Friday...
Panama’s Copa Airlines cancels all flights as coronavirus crisis spreads
Panama’s Copa Airlines on Friday said it will suspend all operations from March 22 until April 21, making it the first Latin American carrier to...
Walmart’s Mexico unit pulls elderly workers from checkouts on coronavirus concerns
Grocers including Walmart de Mexico have begun bowing to pressure to pull from stores tens of thousands of elderly workers who pack bags at checkouts...