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Asia-Pacific Economies Face $211 Bn Hit From Virus, Says S&P

Fears about the impact of the outbreak have hammered world markets as investors fret over its economic impact. Read more

IMF Chief Calls For All-out Offensive To Counteract Epidemic

The virus has shuttered factories, disrupted travel, infected nearly 95,000 people worldwide and killed more than 3,200,... Read more

US, European Stocks Extend Losses On Virus Pandemic Scare

White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said he sees no downturn looming for the US economy. Read more

US Economy Faces Long-lasting Damage From Trade War: Fed Official

The trade picture is "somewhat better" heading into 2020. Read more

Coronavirus Puts 'fragile' Global Recovery At Risk: IMF To G20

Global growth was poised for a modest rebound to 3.3 percent this year, up from 2.9 percent last year. Read more

White House Trumpets Economic Success Compared To Obama

The Trump administration released the Economic Report of the President on Thursday, which claims a vast improvement over... Read more

Stock Markets Retreat As Virus Death Toll Surges

Tech stocks and airlines were among key losers. Read more

Travel, Tourism Stocks Dive On Virus Woes As Hong Kong Resumes Trading

The latest outbreak is expected to deal a massive blow to China's already-fragile economy. Read more

Virus Crisis Adds Pressure On Slowing Chinese Economy

The holiday has been extended by three days, meaning the country may slowly get back to business only from Monday. Read more

Asian Markets Mostly Up But Killer Virus Fuels New SARS Fears

Global equities have taken a severe hit by fears the new outbreak, which has killed nine and sickened hundreds, could ca... Read more

Hong Kong Tourism-linked Stocks Fall As Virus Spooks Investors

Airlines were among the worst hit stocks. Cathay plunged more than four percent and Air China tumbled nearly six percent... Read more

Asian Markets Tick Lower After Healthy Rally As Dealers Step Back

There was little major reaction after the House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump. Read more

Stock Markets Climb As Trade Optimism Lingers

The pound slipped meanwhile on talk that a Bank of England rate cut could be in the pipeline Read more

No One 'really Knows' Cost Of No-deal Brexit: Minister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists that Britain will leave the European Union at the end of October with or without a ... Read more

UK Economy Took A 3% Hit From Brexit Uncertainty: S&P Global Ratings

Senior economist Boris Glass said the U.K. economy has foregone economic activity of £6.6 billion in each of the 10 qua... Read more