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The Bulgarian economist on spending in a pandemic — and what queueing for milk taught her about austerity
How the US elite became hawks on Xi's China
Drugmaker seeks emergency approval for antibody treatment
US stocks fell on Tuesday afternoon as negotiations for further aid to economy were halted
Donald Trump’s doctor warned that the president was not yet “out of the woods”
Trump skippers ran planing hulls at displacement speed. That was a problem.
President vows to end reliance on Beijing as he ratchets up anti-China rhetoric in re-election campaign
Americans have been hoarding cash during the pandemic, presenting the Federal Reserve with an expensive challenge
First-time unemployment benefit claims data indicate peak reached in late March
Governors beg for aid as tax revenues slump but Congress is deadlocked over assistance
The economist has long argued that governments should spend whatever it takes. Has her time now come?
Total of first-time applicants for unemployment benefits rises by 5.2m in fourth week of lockdowns
Retail sales and industrial production fall to historic lows as lockdowns bite
Consumers who use tax preparation services or software could have to wait months for money
Executives fear legal and balance sheet risks from participation in coronavirus response programme
Preliminary data in American coronavirus crisis reflect worsening labour market
City that lost more than 1,000 people in the hurricane has become a Covid-19 hotspot
About 4m French workers are in a temporary unemployment scheme, while 800,000 have lost jobs in Spain
Bank says it lacks proper paperwork and guidance to begin small business lending programme
More than 6.6m first-time claims filed as coronavirus-related losses hit 10m in two weeks
Analysts say move also clears way for leading lenders to support US Treasury market
Federal loans will be forgiven if recipients use them to cover payroll and other costs
Central bank meets global shortage of greenbacks after scramble for safety
Data demonstrate toll of coronavirus-related closures on US labour force
Benefits once kept low to discourage laziness will be raised to encourage people to stay home
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