NewsWatch: Stock-market futures sink after emergency Fed rate cut — ‘if this doesn’t work, what will?’

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

U.S. stock-index futures tank, Treasury futures rally and oil sells off after the Federal Reserve on Sunday delivers an emergency rate cut in an effort to cushion the economy from the effects of global coronavirus pandemic. See full story.

‘Bearmageddon’ for stocks appears to be upon us, strategist says

The stock market’s worst-case “Bearmageddon” scenario appears to have occurred, said Mike O’Rourke, chief market strategist at financial brokerage JonesTrading. See full story.

European stocks crushed as economies shut down

European stocks traded sharply lower on Monday as the impact of the spreading coronavirus on the world economy offset dramatic efforts by the U.S. Federal Reserve to limit the fallout. See full story.

Inside China’s campaign to blame the U.S. for the coronavirus pandemic

Chinese officials and state media have sought to sow doubt about the pandemic’s origin. See full story.

How do I self-quarantine? Can I answer the door or walk my dog? There can be legal consequences if you violate it

There’s a lot of confusion about preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Here’s what health experts recommend. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Two people stop to greet each other while walking their dogs. A voice from a window shouts: ‘Andate a casa!’ (‘Go home!’) See full story.