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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Settlement house delays payout and project to let small shareholders cash out

Key measure of American business investment fell only marginally last month

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

Brexit and election weigh on sentiment as builders suffer eighth month of contraction

Experts fear country is embarking on more white elephant projects

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

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

Failed outsourcer’s work on Liverpool and Birmingham hospitals running years behind schedule

Middle East building downturn that began in 2015 shows little sign of abating

FTSE 250 housebuilder also takes charge for fire safety review after Grenfell tragedy

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

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

Properties changing hands for tens of thousands less than market value

Activity grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in February

Chief Jon Lewis admits outsourcer has ‘more to do and requires more investment’ than expected

Targets to include more women mean little without cultural change in the industry

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

Taylor Wimpey and Barratt halt work in effort to stem spread of coronavirus

Move comes amid escalating political row with London’s mayor over coronavirus risks

Mixed messages follow industry protests over 2-metre distance ruling

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

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis

Coronavirus damage to economy drives eurozone investor sentiment to a record low

Lockdown threatens UK’s push to tackle national housing shortage

Housebuilder Barratt furloughs all but 15% of workforce and slashes executive pay

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

Differences remain but Europe leaders are growing accustomed to US president’s style

Commission president sets out Brussels’ plan for CO2 border adjustment mechanism

Chief executive defends government’s handing of protesters and police conduct

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

The pro-Beijing venture capitalist on Trump, China’s rise — and Xi Jinping’s ‘little red app’

The UK’s decision on Huawei should give the US cause for reflection as much as reproach

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

The UK is being belligerent, the EU inflexible. But a deal can be done this year

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

It is an illusion to see victory for the former US vice-president as a geopolitical calendar reset

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

The pushback against globalisation will come from protectionists, national-security hawks and greens