A prolific American talent who defied the snobbery of literary critics

Heiress who made her own success as the ‘Queen of Jeans’

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years

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

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

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

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

Legal marijuana producers also report spike in demand during lockdown 

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coronavirus-linked turmoil draws many investors out into the open

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

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

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

Stocks rise but crude tumbles as world’s largest oil ETF cuts stake

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March

Countries ban exports in attempt to protect environment as consumption is set to soar

PMI rises to 8-month high on reduced uncertainty but downturn continues

Companies with strong balance sheets are best placed for post-crisis rebuild

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis

Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry set to reopen some operations

But its coal addiction and authoritarian system mean it will struggle to take a global lead

It is not illegitimate to change borders, but it must be done through negotiation

The epidemic could weaken Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, feed conspiracy theories and lead to closed borders

Human rights are regressing worldwide and the UN’s ability to defend them is under attack

As the human and economic damage mounts, old political divides are likely to re-emerge

Why the Germans and Dutch are right to resist this way of sharing coronavirus costs

Two questions serve as a reality check on excessive American declinism

How do democracies measure up against autocratic regimes in handling the pandemic?

It is easy to take advantage of frightened people who have accepted infringements on freedom

Gro Harlem Brundtland on lessons of SARS and how to handle a pandemic

Several long-running conflicts are edging towards a temporary halt to hostilities

Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, Hannah Kuchler and Gideon Rachman assess the next stage of the coronavirus crisis

An inquiry into the origins of Covid-19 is needed if important lessons are to be learnt

Stay neutral in the battle between French banks and economic adversity

The ECB’s asset purchases are vital to the stability of the eurozone

Alternative providers fear it will harm competition in market for loans to small business

Private equity firms in separate discussions to back coronavirus-hit Serie A