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Democrats and White House working on fourth economic relief package
Democrats in Congress and the White House were readying another economic relief package aimed at helping state governments, mortgage markets and the country's travel industry.
Wednesday preview: Global manufacturing in the spotlight
Financial markets' focus on Wednesday will be firmly on global manufacturing sector conditions, especially in the US.
Europe close: Stocks eke out slight gains at quarter's end
Stocks across the Continent managed to eke out some additional gains at the end of the first quarter, helped by reports of possible further fiscal relief in the States.
Fed broadens access to US dollar funding for dozens of central banks
America's central bank moved to meet the heightened demand for US dollar from overseas.
Goldman slashes 1H US GDP forecast due to rapid pace of firings
Fiscal and monetary policy in the States have been eased "dramatically further" but the rapid pace at which companies are shedding workers means the US economy will take a bigger than expected hit from the Covid-19 pandemic, Goldman Sachs said.
Drop in US consumer confidence points to 'severe' contraction, Conference Board says
A popular gauge of consumer confidence in the US revealed what the survey compiler termed a "worrisome" worsening in Americans' short-term outlook which pointed to a "severe contraction".
US home prices rose by less than expected in January, S&P Case Shiller says
House price inflation in the US picked up by less than expected at the start of 2020, the results of a closely watched set of surveys revealed.
Europe midday: Stocks reverse early gains as investors question rally
Stocks across the Continent had reversed course come midday as some investors continued to question the staying power of the recent stock market rally.
Europe open: Stocks rise at quarter's end helped by better news out of Italy and Spain
Stocks across the Continent are trading higher again at the end of what has been a disastrous first quarter, helped by figures pointing to a possible peak in sight for the Covid-19 pandemic in Italy and Spain.