Mar 16 Virus fears fuel spike in sales of guns and ammunition By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press Some of the purchases are by people buying their first firearm. Others are from existing gun owners adding to their collection or stocking up on ammunition. Continue reading
Mar 16 Millions holed up at home as virus profoundly shifts U.S. life By Tim Sullivan, Terry Spencer, Associated Press Millions of Americans have begun their work weeks holed up at home, as the coronavirus pandemic means the entire nation's daily routine has shifted in ways never before seen in U.S. history. Continue reading
Mar 16 Businesses asks government to act to avert 'devastating' hit By Alan Fram, Associated Press In a letter to President Donald Trump and congressional leaders, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce called for legislation including a three-month cancellation of the taxes companies pay to support Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance. Continue reading
Mar 16 Countries go on lockdown erupt as world infections surpass those in China By Aritz Parra, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Spain officially became the fourth-most infected country in the world, surpassing South Korea as its arc of contagion curved higher. Continue reading
Mar 16 4 states close bars, restaurants to prevent virus spread By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington state and New York City are among the places that ordered bars to close and restaurants to stop dine-in service. Takeout and delivery will still be allowed. Continue reading
Mar 16 Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, triggering trading halt By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over anti-virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel. Continue reading
Mar 15 Fed takes emergency steps to slash rates and ease bank rules By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to nearly zero and announced it would purchase more Treasury securities to encourage lending to try to offset the impact of the… Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 3:59 The economic fallout from the new coronavirus outbreak By PBS NewsHour With businesses shuttering, professional sports leagues suspending their seasons and widespread travel restrictions initiated around the world, the economic fallout from the new coronavirus outbreak may continue for months. Vijay Vaitheeswaran, U.S.business editor for The Economist, joins Hari Sreenivasan for… Continue watching
Mar 13 Trump says top cruise ship companies stopping trips from U.S. By Associated Press President Donald Trump is tweeting that four major cruise ship companies have agreed to suspend trip from the U.S. for 30 days, effective at midnight. Continue reading
Mar 13 U.S. hospitals brace for 'tremendous strain' from new virus By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Experts fear that when federal testing snafus are resolved, a flood of patients will hit U.S. emergency rooms. Continue reading