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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
John Velis, a currency and macro strategist for the Americas at BNY Mellon, isn’t convinced the market has reached a bottom. See full story.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus — what happens now?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus but will continue to lead the nation’s response to the pandemic from self-isolation. See full story.
Amid coronavirus crisis, Trump says: ‘I don’t believe you need 40,000 or 30,000 ventilators’
President Donald Trump on Thursday night expressed doubt that New York really needed tens of thousands of ventilators, despite the urgent pleas from health-care professionals and that state’s governor. See full story.
Congress is almost done with the coronavirus bailout law. The next step? Fix it.
Congress is putting the finishing touches on the $2 trillion-plus coronavirus economic stimulus bill and preparing to leave Washington to hunker down at home, but if history is any guide, they’ll need to fix the legislation when they get back. See full story.
Will you get a $1,200 check from the $2 trillion stimulus bill? Depends on how much money you make
The Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on Wednesday; next it goes to the House of Representatives. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Social distancing and shelter in place orders are taking their toll on jobs in industries like entertainment, retail and hospitality. See full story.
