Advances in analysis technology and gene sequencing have allowed for the genome of the coronavirus to be sequenced in less than a month after the first case of the virus was reported. … READ MORE >
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Jobs report: Strong growth amid slow wage gains, but uncertainties remain
The economy began the year with a strong pace of growth in the labor market, generating 225,000 jobs, but uncertainties point to modest activity ahead. … READ MORE >
As coronavirus spreads, so do risks to the global supply chain
As the potential for the coronavirus to become a pandemic looms, the outbreak is starting to affect the supply chains of critical industries across the globe. … READ MORE >
Hospitality industry braces for the worst as coronavirus spreads
As the human and economic toll of the coronavirus continues to mount, the hospitality industry is bracing for the worst. On Jan. 30, the World Health Organization cautioned against non-essential travel to China after declaring the outbreak a public health emergency. Major airlines quickly responded, as British Airways, United, Delta … … READ MORE >
Economics of a global health crisis
Global economic markets’ reaction to China’s coronavirus has been severe, resulting in a significant safe haven move into U.S. government securities by international investors. Whether the virus has a lasting impact on the broader global economy depends largely on the ability of the world’s major governments to effectively deploy resources to contain the outbreak. … READ MORE >
As the coronavirus spreads, bond markets take notice
Fears over the outbreak of the coronavirus in China have combined with moderated corporate earnings and continued delays over the Boeing 737 Max to suppress yields on 10-year Treasuries. … READ MORE >
As coronavirus spreads, American hospitals need to be prepared
For the American health care system and its workers, the speed of the virus’s spread and the memories of previous epidemics are warning signs that they need to be prepared to contend with a potentially deadly outbreak at home. … READ MORE >