LONDON (Reuters) – Sovereign wealth funds from oil-producing countries mainly in the Middle East and Africa are on course to dump up to $225 billion…
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Trump drops idea of coronavirus lockdown: Live updates
US president decides against quarantine for hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as virus toll passes 2,000. US President Donald Trump has backed…
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Japan's Abe pledges 'unprecedented' stimulus to combat virus fallout
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday his government will compile an unprecedentedly big economic stimulus that will include cash payouts…
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Wall Street tumbles after stellar rally as virus fears grow
(Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes fell sharply at the open on Friday, following the S&P 500 and the Dow’s best three-day run in nearly a…
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European stocks close third straight day higher; emergency fund vote eyed
(Reuters) – European stocks reversed course to end higher on Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street, while investors awaited a vote by EU lawmakers on…
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Bank of America capital levels allow operational focus during crisis: CEO
(Reuters) – Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) is better positioned to focus on operations rather than financial risk during the coronavirus outbreak, thanks to regulatory…
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Britain's PM Johnson has coronavirus, self-isolates in Downing Street
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at his Downing Street residence but said he would…
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European shares fall after three-day rally, but mark best week since 2011
(Reuters) – European shares closed in the red on Friday after EU lawmakers failed to agree on a coronavirus rescue package and British Prime Minister…
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Exclusive: Russia calls for new enlarged OPEC deal to tackle oil demand collapse
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A new OPEC+ deal to balance oil markets might be possible if other countries join in, Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign…
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Half-million infected worldwide as deaths surge: Live updates
Johns Hopkins University data shows that more than 531,000 have been infected worldwide with more than 24,000 deaths. The United States now has more coronavirus…
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Cherry blossoms must wait, Tokyo governor says, amid supply queues in coronavirus battle
TOKYO (Reuters) – Residents of the Japanese capital formed long queues at supermarkets and stores on Friday, in preparation for a weekend at home, after…
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Trump tells GM: Stop 'wasting time', build ventilators to address coronavirus
WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday invoked emergency powers to require General Motors Co (GM.N) to build much-needed ventilators for coronavirus patients…
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Exclusive: Support for Hong Kong protesters' demands rises even as coronavirus halts rallies: poll
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Support for the demands of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong has grown even as rallies have paused due to the coronavirus…
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Pope holds dramatic solitary service for relief from coronavirus
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said the coronavirus had put everyone “in the same boat” as he held a dramatic, solitary prayer service in…
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