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Trump oil deal raises question for Mexico: At what cost?

Mexico's president has incurred a debt with President Donald Trump by accepting U.S. help to end a standoff over global oil cuts, triggering concern the American president will in return make the country pay on issues like migration and security.



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BOJ's Kuroda told G7 ready to ease policy to combat coronavirus fallout

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday he explained to his G7 counterparts that the central bank would not hesitate easing monetary policy further depending on how the coronavirus pandemic affects the country's economy.



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Amazon ordered to limit French trade to essential goods

Amazon has been ordered to limit French deliveries to essential goods only within 24 hours to allow for a deeper assessment of coronavirus risks at its sites in the country, trade union Sud said on Tuesday.



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G7 agreed on need to aid emerging economies battling with virus: Japan's Aso

G7 finance leaders agreed on Tuesday on the need to provide financial and technical assistance to emerging economies battling with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said.



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U.S. funds that beat market plunge seek recession-proof stocks

Beating the first quarter's market crash took some extreme strategies, such as moving nearly everything to cash, or going very short. Now, fund managers who prevailed during the worst start to a year for U.S. stocks are betting on recession-resilient companies to take them to the next leg.



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Fauci: May 1 target for reopening U.S. economy 'overly optimistic' - AP

The top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday that a May 1 target date for reopening the economy was "a bit overly optimistic," citing a lack of critical testing and tracing procedures.



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Seven ways small businesses can avoid bankruptcy amid the coronavirus outbreak

Most small businesses have shut down due to the coronavirus crisis. Here are seven ways to avoid bankruptcy during these hard times, according to experts.

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Honda extends Mexico plant suspensions to April 30 due to coronavirus

The Mexican unit of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co said on Tuesday it would extend a suspenion of operations at its plants in the states of Guanajuato and Jalisco until April 30 due to the impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak.



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Wall Street jumps on hopes of lockdown easing; JPMorgan kicks off earnings

Wall Street jumped on Tuesday as hopes that President Donald Trump could move to ease coronavirus-induced lockdowns overshadowed dismal quarterly earnings reports from JPMorgan and Wells Fargo.



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Airlines mull empty seats and masks for coronavirus recovery

Wizz Air is making plans to fly jets only two-thirds full to allow more space between passengers, it said on Tuesday, as airlines voiced concerns that anti-coronavirus measures could blight their profitability long after travel restrictions end.



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Barclays delays incentive payments to CEO, CFO due to coronavirus

Barclays is delaying the release of portions of Chief Executive Jes Staley and Chief Financial Officer Tushar Morzaria's bonuses in light of the new coronavirus pandemic, it said on Tuesday.



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To save the US economy, policymakers need to understand small business 101

The small business landscape has changed dramatically over the last few decades, and policymakers need to understand the demographics in order for economic stimulus to be properly aligned for Main Street.

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Scammers look to steal your stimulus check

Coronavirus stimulus checks are on their way, and scammers are on the hunt.

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Self-employed and need a Covid-19 relief loan? You should wrap up your 2019 taxes right now

The Paycheck Protection Program opened to independent contractors and self-employed people on April 10. Banks might ask for 2019 tax returns when they apply for forgivable loans.

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Global economy in 2020 on track for sharpest downturn since 1930s: IMF

The global economy is expected to shrink by 3.0% during 2020 in a stunning coronavirus-driven collapse of activity that will mark the steepest downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.



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