Global Macro / Markets / Investing:
- It’s a MAGA Microbe Meltdown – NY Times
- Here’s what could really sink the global economy: $19 trillion in risky corporate debt – CNN
- With Stocks Down from Coronavirus, Is Now a Good Time to Invest? – The Tokenist
- Stocks stage furious rally late after national emergency declared – Reuters
- Nightmare on Wall Street Was All About Liquidity – Bloomberg
- Apple Closes All Its Stores – Stock Market News
- Stocks post biggest rally since 2008, clawing back some of their coronavirus collapse – CNBC
- The US stock market has now wiped out the entire $11.5 trillion of value it gained since Trump’s 2016 election victory – Business Insider
- Central banks flash the cash as market panic drives liquidity squeeze – Edge Markets
Americas:
- The American restaurant is on life support – The Counter
- Trump Renews Attack on Powell, Says He Can Move Fed Chairman Into Different Role – The Street
- Canada moves to shore up economy with emergency rate cut – Specs Place
- US gives emergency approval for Roche coronavirus test in the race to boost screening capacity – CNBC
- The Fed to start buying Treasurys Friday across all durations, starting with 30-year bond – CNBC
- President Trump declares national emergency as coronavirus sweeps through 48 states of the US – Mazech Media
Europe:
- Trump extends travel ban to UK & Ireland as Europe becomes the new epicenter of coronavirus – Mazech Media
- Norway central bank slashes rates, pumps money into banks – Edge Markets
- Bank of England governor skeptical on digital currency for UK – Decrypt
- Spain declares nationwide lockdown for 15 days, closes all stores except groceries and pharmacies – CNBC
- France orders all bars, restaurants and non essential shops to close – The Local
- EU pushes for circular economy to have longer-lasting products – ZME Science
Asia:
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- Japan’s Economic Policymakers Now Factoring in Olympics Cancellation, Sources Say – Reuters
- Thai Opposition Takes to Streets in Rare Protest – BBC
- South Korea Reports 107 New Coronavirus Cases, Total 8,086: KCDC – Reuters
- Trafficked “Brides” Stuck in China Due to Coronavirus After Fleeing Abuse – Reuters
- Italy and South Korea virus outbreaks reveal disparity in deaths and tactics – Reuters
- Campaign to ‘thank’ Xi Jinping flatly rejected by Wuhan citizens – Nikkei
- China may have prevented 95% of virus cases if it acted on silenced whistleblower’s warning – Hong Kong FP
Trans-Tasman:
- Morrison government quietly mothballs laws to protect gay students and teachers – The SMH
- Chemotherapy and the coronavirus threat — my immunity levels mean you need to care about COVID-19 – ABC
- Massive surge in COVID-19 cases in NSW, QLD – News.com.au
- Australian universities suffer job losses over coronavirus concerns – Independent Australia
- Christchurch and the threat of right-wing extremism – Saturday Paper
- People are still homeless after the fires, so where is the $2 billion Morrison promised? – The Big Smoke
- Decision to shut schools and universities due today. – News.com.au
- Coronavirus has forced politicians out of their ideological comfort zones – ABC
- Coronavirus and the NBN: will your broadband be up to speed if you have to work from home? – The Guardian
- Everyone entering NZ must self-isolate for 14 days – Interest.co.nz
- Jacinda goes hard and Jacinda goes early – Interest.co.nz