A manifesto urging reliance on “herd immunity” without lockdowns was warmly received by administration officials. But the strategy cannot stem the pandemic, many experts say.
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China Is on a Building Binge, and Metal Prices Are Surging
Iron ore, nickel, copper and other metal prices are rising as China restarts construction, and the global economy could benefit.
A Job That Isn’t Hard to Get in a Pandemic: Swindlers’ Unwitting Helper
Criminals are increasingly using people like Denise Newton to move their money, just as many have lost their jobs and are vulnerable.
Aleksei Navalny, Kenosha, France Economy: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
China’s Exports Are Surging Despite Tariffs and Coronavirus
Chinese companies account for a greater share of goods sold abroad, showing their tremendous strength despite mounting challenges.
U.S. Small Business Bailout Money Flowed to Chinese-Owned Companies
Millions of dollars of Paycheck Protection Program loans went to China-backed businesses in critical sectors, a study found.
Despite Historic Plunge, Europe’s Economy Flashes Signs of Recovery
European countries that have better contained the virus are poised for speedier economic recovery than the United States.
A Hedge Fund Bailout Highlights How Regulators Ignored Big Risks
The Dodd-Frank financial law succeeded at making banks safer, but empowered shadowy corners of finance that nearly wrecked the system in March.
The Pandemic Isn’t Bringing Back Factory Jobs, at Least Not Yet
It’s a moment of reckoning for global supply chains. But that doesn’t mean companies are flocking back to the United States.
TikTok Enlists Army of Lobbyists as Suspicions Over China Ties Grow
The viral social media app has beefed up its lobbying operation to counter several potential actions in Washington that could threaten the company’s future.