This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. As concerns about the spread of the coronavirus increase around the world, we know MarketWatch readers, like everyone else, continue to be inundated with news stories across the media. With any sort of public health crisis, it’s critical to separate the facts from any hype and find […]
Investors gave a sigh of relief on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve took aggressive action to backstop the more than $1 trillion commercial paper market amid signs that it was freezing up in the last few days. But some market participants still worry the costs may be too high for some borrowers to tap the […]
This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. As confirmed cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) continue to spread across the U.S., concern for our own health and our loved ones’ health is understandably high. It’s especially worrisome for older adults, who are more vulnerable to this infection; for people with underlying health conditions or for […]
One thing is clear about former Vice President Joe Biden’s potential running mate: he’s going to pick a woman. But there are several candidates for the job that present intriguing arguments for his campaign advisers, Politico reports. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) for example is an oft-touted name, as she would appeal to African American voters, […]
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis Workers at an Italian Amazon warehouse near Milan are going on strike today to protest the company’s reaction to two of their coworkers testing positive for coronavirus. Amazon said it is following local guidelines and implementing extra safety precautions. Union representatives are unconvinced however, and say the company […]
1 / 6 Mexico rejects El Salvador accusation it let coronavirus patients board plane A family of travelers react after El Salvador’s President Bukele ordered the closing of the airport in San Luis Talpa SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) – Mexico rejected an accusation by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Monday that it had allowed a dozen […]
Martial law (noun): the law administered by military forces that is invoked by a government in an emergency when the civilian law-enforcement agencies are unable to maintain public order and safety Merriam-Webster The public health emergency hasn’t required martial law as the federal government mobilizes, not without criticism, the fight against COVID-19. Rumors about such […]
Because “outbreak” and “pandemic” and any of a dozen high-stakes words accompany dispatches about the deadly novel coronavirus, it’s not surprising, nor ill-advised, that the news media and financial markets respond with alarm to COVID-19. Still, the critical response leaves scientists, environmental advocates and long-view money managers imploring: Where’s the impetus for moving on policy […]
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The Republican-led Senate appeared on track to pass a bipartisan coronavirus bill around the middle of this week, after the Democratic-controlled House voted overwhelmingly for the legislation on Saturday and President Donald Trump threw his support behind it. At the same time, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, […]