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Exclusive: Coronavirus-hit airlines in push for divisive route subsidies

Major airlines are seeking operating subsidies for key routes once coronavirus restrictions are lifted, a leaked lobbying document shows, stoking tensions with some low-cost carriers that are less likely to benefit from the additional funds.



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Apple, Google to create contact tracing technology to fight coronavirus spread

Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday that they will work together to create contact tracing technology that aims to slow the spread of the coronavirus by allowing users to opt into a system that catalogs other phones they have been near.



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U.S. consumer prices post largest drop in five years amid coronavirus disruptions

U.S. consumer prices fell by the most in more than five years in March and further decreases are likely as the novel coronavirus outbreak suppresses demand for some goods and services, offsetting price increases related to shortages resulting from disruptions to the supply chain.



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Economists see uneven jobs recovery, high U.S. unemployment through 2021

The trillions of dollars in cash and loans unleashed by the Federal Reserve and U.S. political leaders in recent weeks is meant to build a financial bridge for the country to get beyond the coronavirus pandemic and restart the economy with little or no long-term damage.



5 years ago

Mexico says Trump agreed to help it meet global oil cut target

President Donald Trump has "generously" agreed to cut American oil output by an additional 250,000 barrels per day to help Mexico contribute to global reductions, his Mexican counterpart said on Friday.



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Financial advisor groups want Congress to bring back this tax break

Your financial advisor is trying to keep you calm during market havoc. Professional organizations representing the advisory industry want you to get a tax write-off for the fees you pay them.

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Saudi, Russia press on with oil cut deal at G20 talks, U.S. offers help

Top oil nations pushed to finalise a deal on sweeping oil cuts at G20 talks on Friday to lift prices slammed by the coronavirus crisis with Russia and Saudi Arabia taking the lion's share and the United States showing unusual willingness to help out.



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Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss OPEC+: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a planned OPEC+ reduction of oil output, the Kremlin said.



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Millions filed for U.S. unemployment - many are still waiting for the cash

A shocking 16.8 million people filed for U.S. unemployment benefits in the last three weeks as the country shut down to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, overwhelming state labor departments and creating a large backlog of pending applications.



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Treasury briefing U.S. airlines on $32 billion grant program: sources

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is holding calls with airline CEOs throughout the day and could announce details of a $32 billion payroll grant package later this afternoon, people briefed on the matter told Reuters.



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U.S. agencies back revoking ability of China Telecom to operate in U.S.

The U.S. Justice Department and other federal agencies on Thursday called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke China Telecom (Americas) Corp's authorization to provide international telecommunications services to and from the United States.



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Johnson & Johnson abandons deal for Takeda's TachoSil surgical patch

Johnson & Johnson said on Friday it abandoned plans to buy Takeda Pharmaceutical’s surgical patch product TachoSil, citing regulatory issues.



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March U.S. deficit shrinks, but virus budget storm seen in April

The March U.S. budget deficit shrank to $119 billion from $147 billion a year earlier as receipts grew and calendar shifts reduced outlays, but the data reflect only a minimal impact from massive coronavirus rescue spending, the U.S. Treasury said on Friday.



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Trump agrees to help Mexico meet global oil cut target

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he had agreed to help Mexico contribute to global oil output reductions, in a surprise move that could break the impasse over a major round of cutbacks aimed at stabilizing crude prices.



5 years ago

Fed policymakers working to limit damage as pandemic puts U.S. economy on pause

The U.S. economy was on a strong footing before the coronavirus pandemic and Federal Reserve officials are working to help the economy rebound quickly once businesses that were shuttered because of the virus begin to reopen, two policymakers said Friday.



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