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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
U.S. stock benchmarks are gaining Tuesday, as investors train their attention on the prospect of fuller business activity in the wake of the coronavirus, and away from a fresh round of civil unrest in U.S. cities. See full story.
Biden calls George Floyd’s death a ‘wake-up call’ as he rips Trump over vow to deploy troops
Joe Biden on Tuesday called the death of George Floyd in police custody a “wake-up call” for the country, as he blasted President Donald Trump over a vow to deploy the military to quell violent protests in U.S. cities. See full story.
Trump use of military to quell protest could stop rebounding markets and economy in their tracks, warns influential economist
Our call of the day from economics professor Tim Duy says a threat by President Trump to send troops to the streets of the U.S. could backfire badly for equities. See full story.
Coronavirus economic shock to be felt for a long time, CBO says
The CBO says it expects real gross domestic product to be about 3% smaller over the 2020 to 2030 period than it had projected in January. See full story.
England takes a baby step out of lockdown opening some junior schools and markets
U.K. finance minister Rishi Sunak samples a falafel from an outdoor markets as the country emerges from lockdown after more than two months. See full story.
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Race proved ‘the strongest predictor’ of whether a household has access to water and sanitation. See full story.
