Investors fret over the level of economic stimulus Washington is likely to provide

S&P 500 closes more than 9% higher as investors cheer Fed backstops and political progress

Economists look back to the Great Depression for clues on the scale of the economic crisis

Sector faces existential moment as Trump wades into debate over Covid-19 claims

Central banks repeatedly set the stage for the next boom and bust cycle, fuelled by growing debt

Sensible and targeted state intervention can help capitalism to thrive post-crisis

Our columnists’ thoughts on corporate and global debt, and economists’ Covid-19 approach

My love affair with the Tesla chief can’t survive the pandemic

Great value can be unearthed in some of the cheapest wines from impeccable producers

Some families of medics who die in service will receive higher payouts than others under current rules

He became the scourge of the Mob and white-collar crime in New York

A trailblazer who broke the glass ceiling in Washington

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

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

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end

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

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

Personal care group boosted by stockpiling frenzy ahead of lockdown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

French regulator says agency failed to verify false story that sent Vinci shares down 18%

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

Should the UK deliver its promises, infrastructure contractors will be in for a bonanza

Arguments for authoritarianism and against democracy will be made with increased boldness

Activist investor sought to take control of strategy at French group led by Arnaud Lagardère

Combination of O2 and Virgin Media set to transform British telecoms market

O2 and Virgin Media’s £31bn merger is one of the biggest examples of virtual dealmaking during pandemic

Horseman Capital’s Russell Clark has sold his holdings in government bonds

Two- and five-year yields hit record lows as futures investors anticipate negative rates

For some analysts the industrial metal looks cheap, even given the Covid-19 slowdown

Uncertainty over loan forbearance prevents savings being passed on

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

The holes in the investment case were there, but not many were looking

Music royalties specialist has done well in a strong market for alt investment trusts

The default product of anxious idleness has been sidelined during pandemic

Mauricio Leyva to advise German family company on expanding beverages arm

Brazilian group alleges tycoon’s family-controlled mining arm fraudulently funnelled $500m into Manhattan real estate

Putting aside £100 a week is just a pipe dream — and what would it achieve anyway?

Advisers warn the widening landscape is confusing investors and preventing people from saving

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez says no other option remains but to maintain the state of alert

US flavouring group seeks first-mover advantage with purchase of nutrition venture

While scientists disagree about their use, donning a mask can have an important social impact

Taxpayers ought to receive a share of the upside after big business recovers

Under lockdown, communities are finding new ways to voice their defiance, anger and support

Your guide to the investment and business revolution you can’t afford to ignore