Ineffective monetary policy, scant action from governments, and fear of a leadership void is raising alarm about the pandemic’s economic shock.
Tag: Europe
Johnson Holds Back on Restrictive Measures in U.K.’s Fight to Curb Virus
In a politically risky move, the prime minister has ruled out steps like school closures and travel bans, calling them ineffective and possibly counterproductive.
Chaos in Europe, and Anger, Over U.S. Travel Ban to Curb Coronavirus
European leaders denounced President Trump’s decision to block most visitors from the Continent for 30 days. Travelers scrambled to reach the United States before the ban takes effect.
What You Need to Know About Trump’s European Travel Ban
President Trump’s limits on travel from most of Europe left myriad questions. Here are some answers.
Coronavirus Tests Europe’s Cohesion, Alliances and Even Democracy
With the rapid spread of the virus, Brussels is fumbling, nations are diverging, populists are salivating and the U.S. is erecting barriers against allies.
Trump’s Travel Ban Leaves Americans in Europe Scrambling to Get Home
With little clarity on the rules of the 30-day suspension set to take effect on Friday, many are feeling stranded and confused.
‘Massive Shock’ and Battered Airline Stocks in Europe With Trump’s Travel Ban
The damage is likely to go well beyond tourism, as business plans are disrupted and consumer confidence is shaken.
Coronavirus Pandemic, Angela Merkel, Markets: Your Thursday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Europe, With Eye on Italy Coronavirus Quarantine, Plans Next Moves
Italy’s decision to quarantine a quarter of its population is sending tremors through Europe’s economy and testing the bloc’s unity.
In U.S., Cases of Coronavirus Cross 500, and Deaths Rise to 22
A top U.S. health official says regional lockdowns are possible and warns the most vulnerable against travel as a 19th person dies in Washington State.