Stocks fell and investors rushed to the safety of government bonds.
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As Coronavirus Disrupts Factories, India Curbs Exports of Key Drugs
The outbreak has hobbled Chinese factories that supply India’s vast drug industry with ingredients for antibiotics and vitamins, raising the prospect of global shortages.
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As leaders of the world’s wealthiest countries pledged to limit the damage from the coronavirus, they appeared to be operating with limited options.
Israel, ‘Start-up Nation,’ Groans Under Strains of Growth and Neglect
The election on Monday might break a yearlong political deadlock. But huge challenges in health, education and transit are decades in the making.
Why a Coronavirus Recession Would Be So Hard to Contain
A supply shock is not a problem our usual economic tools are particularly good at solving. But it’s the one we face.
Coronavirus Fears Reverberate Across Global Economy
The stock market had its worst week since 2008, signaling that one of the longest expansions in history could be ending. Policymakers said they were ready to act.
Virus Disrupts China’s Shipping, and World Ports Feel the Impact
Even where factories are back in operation, getting freight to docks has been impeded by roadblocks and quarantines.
South Korean Leader Said Coronavirus Would ‘Disappear.’ It Was a Costly Error.
Opposition politicians are vowing to make what they call Moon Jae-in’s incompetence the top election issue for April 15 parliamentary polls.
As Coronavirus Slams Small Business, a Noodle Shop Fights for Life
China’s entrepreneurs, essential to the economy, have seen their fortunes plummet. Many millions of jobs are at stake.
Coronavirus Stalls Milan, Italy’s Economic Engine
Milan is not a closed city, but it is a drastically slowed one, after a spike of cases in the region, raising anxiety about a broader slowdown.