Investors say ‘astounding’ number of unemployment claims in US had been priced into markets

US stocks shake off loan loss warnings from country’s largest banks

Why, from an investment perspective, Covid-19 suppression is the equivalent of kicking the can down the road.

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

Asia-Pacific indices broadly higher after S&P 500 closes up 3.4%

S&P up 23% from March nadir on back of state coronavirus action — but more falls possible, warn analysts

AMF chairman cites uncertainty around dividends and coming downgrades to credit ratings

S&P 500 closes lower as investors await more evidence of progress against virus and extra stimulus

S&P 500 surges 7% after coronavirus shows signs of peaking in continental Europe

Energy sector leads US S&P 500 to 2.3% gain   

Coronavirus-linked turmoil draws many investors out into the open

Every major asset class has been disrupted

Dow wipes out gains of the Trump presidency amid fears antivirus measures are inadequate

‘We are ready to go further,’ says French minister after issuing temporary prohibitions

Organisers expected to delay flagship event in order to let European domestic leagues finish

Since their peak almost a month ago, European banks indices have plunged 40 per cent

Harsher medicine this time round would put asset prices on a better long-term footing

Billionaire CQS trader hurt by exposure to default-ridden energy sector

Billionaire investor hits winning bets in global macro after closing to external money

Hedge fund billionaire cites Silver Lake-backed company’s reliance on international travel

Financial services unit mandate a ‘first step’ in adjusting to decline in business

Global Witness highlights UK hedge fund’s stake in company accused of environmental violations

Wuhan and the future of banks; digital insurance with Artificial; Robinhood’s $8.3bn valuation

Proxymity raises $20m in spinout from Citigroup as shareholder meetings go virtual

UK fintech plans to use recent $500m fundraising to buy rivals hit by coronavirus pandemic

If anything, it’s only made the most coveted more sought after, as online sellers adapt to cater for their clientele.

Group ramps up production of cleaning and sanitising goods amid coronavirus crisis

How the crisis will revolutionise brands, fashion weeks and personal style

Sportswear maker warns sales could drop as much as 40% in second quarter

Coronavirus is highlighting more than the industry’s wasteful ways; its iniquitous supply chain is also in the spotlight

Medical community warns of dangers from use of cleaning agent as internal treatment

Consumer goods group missed its moment but there is much to keep investors onside

Homeworking prompts decline in demand for consumer group’s skin and haircare products

Personal care group boosted by stockpiling frenzy ahead of lockdown

Retailers are still replenishing stocks after panic buying ahead of coronavirus lockdowns

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production

Strategic decisions by chief executive make the Dutch company a safe bet

Cleaning products up, shaving items and make-up down in household goods group’s best quarter in years

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end

Legal marijuana producers also report spike in demand during lockdown 

Essential retailer says coronavirus uncertainty means it will not give guidance for year ahead

Sportswear maker apologises but warns it cannot bear virus lockdown for long   

Disruptions set to revive local manufacturing as designers look to avoid reliance on distant hubs

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches

Yoox-Net-a-Porter and Paul Smith join list of brands that have suspended ecommerce sales

British handbag maker’s value has plummeted 85% in past two years as turnround plan stalls

A sharp-eyed editor and foreign correspondent who turned a killing phrase

A nationalist who could temper his dogma and made his presence felt across the globe

She turned the agency into a diplomatic and moral force

The baseball team’s victory in the World Series reflects the city’s wider resurgence