Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Millions of Americans probably applied for unemployment benefits over the past week as more companies laid off or furloughed workers.

Small businesses are seeking emergency loans in massive numbers. overwhelming the system.

Several million more jobless claims were likely filed last week as layoffs mount because of the economic damage caused by the coronavirus.

The Fed will lend to financial institutions to ease strains among money market mutual funds as redemption demands increase.

The coronavirus almost certainly has already triggered a recession. How bad will it be? And how long will it last?

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