Currencies
Trump extends US social distancing measures until 30 April
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would extend social distancing measures until 30 April in an effort to limit death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eurozone economic sentiment suffers worst monthly slump ever
Economic sentiment in the eurozone suffered its worst ever decline in March as worries about the coronavirus took their toll, according to a European Commission survey released on Monday.
Oil prices tumble to 18-year lows
Oil prices have hit fresh lows as the bitter price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia and the growing impact of coronavirus on the US and global economies weigh heavily.
China cuts reverse repo rate to support economy
China's central bank made a surprise cut to the rate on reverse repurchase agreements as the authorities sought to ease pressures on the economy from the Covid-19 pandemic.