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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.
Chicago PMI declines less than expected in March
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated less than expected in March, according to figures released on Tuesday.
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.
Covid-19 could leave 24m in poverty, warns World Bank
The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic could leave 24 million people trapped in poverty in East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), the World Bank warned on Tuesday.
Report unveils massive Coca-Cola, Nestle, Unilever and Pepsi plastic pollution footprint
Drink giants Coca-Cola, Nestle, Unilever and Pepsi are responsible for over half a million tons of plastic pollution in six developing countries each year, new reports show.
North Korea threatens to cut off nuclear talks after Pompeo's comments
North Korea threatened to suspend nuclear talks with America, describing recent remarks from US secretary of state Mike Pompeo’s on the negotiations as “ludicrous”.
Eurozone inflation slows as energy prices fall
Inflation in the eurozone slowed more than expected in March as the plunging oil price caused energy costs to fall, official figures showed.
Chinese factory activity shows surprise growth
China's official measure of manufacturing activity rebounded to show surprise growth in March as the coronavirus crisis appeared to ebb in the country where it started.