Global equities falter amid rising infections, US turmoil
The bad news included data showing spiking Covid-19 cases led in December to the first job losses since April.
UK finance sector unsure of post-Brexit future
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears eager to agree an acceptable alignment deal -- but does not want identical EU regulatory rules for political reasons.
US Congress fails to agree to boost stimulus checks
The stock market has shrugged off the political chaos, closing higher for the past two days, focusing on hopes the coronavirus vaccine rollout will bring an economic recovery.
Champions League: Real Madrid advances to last-16, eases pressure on Zidane
The 13-time champions escaped an early exit after a decisive victory at the end of a wobbly group stage campaign.
Asian markets mostly up but held back by stimulus uncertainty
Equities have swung back and forth over the past week as the stimulus discussions keeps traders on their toes.
Cathay Pacific to cut thousands of jobs, close subsidiary airline
Airlines are hopeful that better testing procedures at airports and "travel bubbles" between countries might encourage more people to fly.
Trump calls off stimulus talks, Fed says recovery faster with aid
Data shows more than 800,000 people filing new claims for jobless benefits each week.
UK tightens rules to fight worrying coronavirus rise
Boris Johnson also called a halt to the planned phased return of fans to live sporting events in England from October 1.
Asian markets struggle to bounce back after rout
China-US tensions and a lack of progress in Washington stimulus talks -- all against the backdrop of the coronavirus -- were keeping markets from surging.
UK government slumps in polls amid coronavirus chaos
Prime Minister Boris Johnson can expect little respite when parliament returns on Tuesday, with economic gloom and rows over school returns on the agenda.
Germany extends shorter work hours scheme
The shorter-hours programme - Kurzarbeit, sees the German government cover around two-thirds of workers' wages when employers slash their hours to save costs.
UK retailer M&S axes 7,000 jobs on coronavirus fallout
The job cuts, to be carried out over the next three months, include losses from its central support centre, in regional management and in its UK stores.
Pandemic's economic fallout will worsen conflicts: UN diplomats
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's plea for a global ceasefire back in March has gone largely unheeded.
Warning over UK theatre closures due to virus lockdown
The government earlier this month announced 1.57 billion in emergency funding for the creative industries.
UK coffee chain Pret facing jobs fallout from virus lockdown
Pret, which currently has 550 outlets worldwide, has decided to close 30 of its 410 UK branches and reduce staffing levels.
Australia's Qantas cuts 6,000 jobs in post-COVID restructure
The three-year plan to save Australia's carrier from 'the biggest crisis' would also see half the company's 29,000 staff remain on leave for months.
Asian markets mixed as traders weigh second wave, stimulus
Eyes are on Beijing, which has imposed new lockdowns, reclosed schools and banned flights again.
Asian markets fluctuate as dealers take breather ahead of US jobs
While tensions between China and the US continue to play in the background, the general mood at the start of June has been upbeat.
UK car dealership motors out of virus lockdown
Post-lockdown demand now is booming in Chingford for affordable mid-range cars from Vauxhall, which is owned by French automaker PSA Peugeot-Citroen.
Stocks rally as restrictions are eased and death rates drop
There are concerns of a second wave hitting South Korea and China, which had been slowly reopening their economies.
US oil bounces after crash but Asia stocks suffer big losses
Oil markets have been ravaged this year after the pandemic was compounded by a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia.
LA Lakers Management working hard to keep Anthony Davis
Davis has a player option of "just" $28.7 million if he continues to play for the Lakers for the 2020-21 season.
Tottenham asks sacked Pochettino to accept severance pay cut amidst coronavirus shutdown
The north London side is eagerly looking for ways to minimise its financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic
Global virus cases top a million as Spain, Britain see record deaths
Coronavirus has claimed thousands of lives, with Spain and Britain seeing the highest number of daily fatalities yet.
US tops world in virus cases, overtaking China and Italy
The US has recorded 1,178 deaths, while the global death toll stood at 23,293.
UK to close schools, put troops on standby as coronavirus deaths rise
As the outbreak spreads and the death toll reached 104, up from 71 in a day, Boris Johnson said schools would be closed indefinitely later this week.
UK hospitality sector urges help to combat virus woes
Monday's "social distancing" announcement sparked concern about the impact on business, especially in the hospitality industry.
UK rolls out tougher virus action after dire science warning
Rishi Sunak said the measures were equivalent to 15 percent of GDP and were available to "any business that needs access to cash."
Virus-stricken airlines face bailout or bust
Airlines and airports are also large employers, accounting for around four million jobs worldwide.
HSBC announces job cuts and radical overhaul as profits slide
It faces uncertainties caused by the grinding US-China trade war, Britain's departure from the European Union and now the deadly new coronavirus in China.