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Analyst expects low demand for soft commodities to continue from virus outbreak

Global demand on soft commodities has taken a huge hit with the pandemic shutting down food industries across countries, in addition to rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Oscar Tjakra from Rabobank gives his market outlook on the back of these issues.




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Middle East companies are 'fighting for survival': AlixPartners

Firms in Gulf Cooperation Council countries are facing "very severe liquidity problems" and "very uncertain times" amid the coronavirus crisis, says Gabriel Chahine of AlixPartners.




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Opinion: Hollywood couldn't script a plotline like what's happening in oil right now

Keeping up with all the recent twists and turns in the oil market is difficult. Here's where things stand as what could be a pivotal week gets underway.




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Op-ed: Corporate leadership means putting lives first

Health experts should be driving the timeline while corporate America and government work together to get the economy through this pandemic.




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Op-Ed: Cancer surgeries and organ transplants are being put off for coronavirus

In a given month, more than a million people have some kind of surgery. The elective procedures being postponed because of coronavirus aren't all optional. Cancer patients and organ recipients are being forced to wait.




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Op-ed: Don't ruin the Fed's great work by rushing economy back before it's safe

A rush to open the economy could cause a second wave of infections, even as the Corona curve is flattening and possibly rolling over.




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Coronavirus-earnings season: What to expect as companies begin to report Tuesday

Companies in every sector face challenges giving forward-looking guidance in a pandemic that remains unpredictable.




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Op-ed: Why financial literacy matters in an economic crisis

A new survey finds nearly 9 in 10 Americans say the COVID-19 crisis is causing stress on their personal finances, highlighting the importance of financial literacy.




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Op-ed: How the US can win the post-coronavirus race for global dominance

Beijing could still leverage its first-mover advantage – alongside a faster economic recovery across Asian markets – accelerating the trend toward a Chinese-centric globalization, writes Fred Kempe.




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Op-ed: Investors will reward companies that take care of others in the coronavirus pandemic

Acts of charity, compassion, and creative generosity may resonate with investors increasingly drawn to socially responsible investing.




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Op-ed: Recovering from this unprecedented oil crash could take years and may not benefit Saudi or Russian producers

Saudi Arabia and Russia aim to inflict pain on American producers, forcing them to shutter wells and give up the market share.




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Op-ed: The contraction isn't over and it may take time to get used to a different world

It could take years for the world to recover from a significant economic contraction, and it will look different than the world we knew in January.




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Op-ed: How the US can use the Covid-19 crisis to reimagine the energy world, save jobs and stabilize markets

The U.S. role as the world's leading oil and gas producer doesn't feel as empowering as it recently did, with oil prices heading into negative territory for the first time ever this week.




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Op-Ed: Britain needs an economic model to guide the lifting of the coronavirus lockdown

Covid-19 has forced epidemiology and economics to become intertwined as never before.




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Op-ed: The market comeback seems callous, but investors are betting on a bright post-crisis future

Stocks have risen swiftly as investors look beyond the coronavirus pandemic, but millions of Americans continue to suffer unemployment and sickness.




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Op-Ed: Local bars and restaurants face extinction because of coronavirus – and government needs to step up

Independent bars and restaurants found some relief in the Paycheck Protection Program, which offers low interest, short-term loans with the potential of forgiveness. That is not nearly enough, writes author and bar owner Derek Brown.




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One of Main Street's biggest fears in economic reopening — new regulations

As small businesses across the country grapple with economic reopening, one of their biggest fears is that new regulations will be a net negative for post-Covid-19 Main Street.




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Op-ed: The market is not out of touch with reality, it's just showing how the economy has changed

The stock market still reflects what is going on in the economy, even as it has rebounded from its lows amid dismal economic data.




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Op-ed: Markets rising as economic numbers plunge is historically a setup for disappointment

We do not know how long investors will be patient, how long markets will rise on the policy response, how low the economic numbers will fall and for how long.




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Siemens sees bigger hit from coronavirus impact coming as second-quarter profit plunges

Siemens on Friday said it expected "even stronger impacts" from the coronavirus pandemic in the weeks ahead as it ditched its 2020 guidance and posted an 18% drop in industrial profit during its second quarter.




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Repurposing existing drugs to treat coronavirus will likely be quicker than a vaccine, scientists claim

A team of international experts said that while there was no "magic bullet" for treating Covid-19, successfully identifying a drug that could treat the virus was likely to take less time than rolling out a vaccine.




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Media companies expect a tough quarter for TV advertising, with no live sports and spending delayed

In recent days, companies including ABC and ESPN parent Disney, Fox Corp., AMC Networks, NBCUniversal parent Comcast, ViacomCBS and Discovery reported earnings that showed how TV is trending as advertisers are pulling spend or postponing campaigns until later in the year.




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Nintendo profits surge as 'Animal Crossing' game becomes fastest-selling title on the Switch

Nintendo said "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" sold over 13 million copies in the first six weeks, making it the fast-selling Switch game.




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Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus

Katie Miller, the Pence press secretary, also handled communications for the coronavirus task force. The news came a day after the revelation that a personal valet for President Trump tested positive.




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Global luxury sales could collapse up to 60% in the second quarter, consulting firm says

Bain predicted a full-year contraction between 20% to 35% for the personal luxury market that includes clothes, jewelry, watches, beauty products, and accessories.




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US commitment to Gulf allies' security 'not at all changed' despite Patriot systems drawdown, Iran envoy says

Washington's commitment to the security of its Gulf allies is unchanged despite what appears to be a shift in force posture in the region, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook told CNBC.




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Countries in the Middle East are easing coronavirus restrictions. Here's what experts have to say

The coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East is likely to remain under control despite the easing of restrictions in recent weeks, as long as strict social distancing continues to be enforced, experts told CNBC.




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Dow rises more than 400 points despite record job losses, posts first weekly gain in three

Stocks rose even after the ugliest monthly jobs report ever as investors bet the worst of the coronavirus and its economic impact has passed.




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Roy Horn of Vegas duo Siegfried & Roy dead at 75 from coronavirus

Roy Horn met Siegfried Fischbacher on a cruise ship.




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WHO says 'delayed epidemic' takes hold in Eastern Europe as coronavirus cases in Russia rise

Russia is now the world's fifth-most infected country with more than 187,800 cases, surpassing Germany and France, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.




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US tightens visa rules for Chinese journalists amid coronavirus tensions

The United States issued a new rule on Friday tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists — a shift that comes amid tensions between the two nations over the coronavirus global pandemic.




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Britain could quarantine incoming travelers for 14 days, report suggests

Britain is to introduce a 14-day quarantine period for almost everyone arriving into the country to avoid a second peak of the coronavirus pandemic, The Times newspaper reported on Saturday.




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Coronavirus forces Russia to hold slimmed down Victory Day in blow to Putin

Russia marks 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday.




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Coronavirus live updates: New jobs emerge from the pandemic; Amazon and sellers struggle to adapt

Covid-19 has infected more than 3.8 million people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 269,881 people.




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As US-China rivalry heightens, the pandemic could tilt global power in Beijing's favor

China is likely to use the crisis as an opportunity to raise its profile and expand its influence particularly over countries hard-hit by the pandemic, analysts say.




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Options on bitcoin futures just launched. Here's what you need to know

Exchange-traded bitcoin options launched Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and they will likely provide a great tool for cryptocurrency speculators.




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Apple's earnings report could lead to big gains, options trader bets

The countdown to Apple earnings is on, and one options trader is betting on a big post-earnings bounce for the tech giant.




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Mystery trader bets Alphabet could run 11% by March ahead of earnings

Shares of Google parent Alphabet could make meaningful strides after the technology company's Monday earnings report, according to the options market.




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The rate rout is heating up, and that could be good news for homebuilders

Interest rates are in free fall, but that could be good news for one group of stocks that are already off to a strong start this year.




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Chartmaster says payment stock could be poised for gains on earnings

Carter Worth on PayPal, with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Options Action Traders, Tony Zhang and Mike Khouw.




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This is what an election year could mean for stocks amid coronavirus

It's difficult to make predictions for the stock market amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus. Investors look towards previous trends for guidance. Nearly six months away from the 2020 presidential election, the market typically performs a certain way during election cycles.




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Kroger CEO: We are expanding coronavirus testing at our locations

Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the ramp up in Covid-19 testing at its stores, and which products are selling the fastest.




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Democrat and Republican voters remain split on Covid-19 precautions in battleground states, poll shows

CNBC's Eamon Javers breaks down new survey results from battleground states, and split opinions on the coronavirus pandemic among Democratic and Republican voters.




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UBS's McCartney: I'm directing clients to plan for post-coronavirus world

Alli McCartney of UBS Private Wealth Management and Darrell Cronk of Wells Fargo Investment Institute join "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the markets and investing amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Why this restaurateur is suing his insurer over coronavirus

Legal Sea Foods CEO Roger Berkowitz joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss his decision to sue his insurer to cover damages to his restaurants from the coronavirus shutdown.




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Cramer: I wasn't hopeful about Covid vaccine but Fauci's optimism could change my mind

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday that he has gained confidence in Moderna's potential coronavirus vaccine due to recent comments from Dr. Anthony Fauci.




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Moderna's vaccine candidate could potentially get regulatory approval in 2021

Moderna has received FDA approval for the company's Covid-19 vaccine to continue into the second phase. CNBC's Meg Tirrell reports.




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Cramer: Coronavirus could propel plant-based Beyond Meat into a giant like Amazon or Facebook

Plant-based protein is not a passing fad, CNBC's Jim Cramer said.




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Raytheon Technologies CEO on earnings, outlook, Covid-19 impact and more

Raytheon Technologies reported quarterly profit of $1.78 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $1.22 a share. Revenue also beat forecasts and Raytheon said it would not provide a financial outlook at this time due to pandemic-related uncertainty. Raytheon Technologies CEO Greg Hayes joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the earnings results as well as how coronavirus has impacted business.




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Gutierrez: There is nothing like preparing workers for what is coming

Albright Stonebridge Group Chair Carlos Gutierrez and CNBC's Rick Santelli discuss technology in the covid-19 era, global supply chains and economic decoupling.