In contrast to the U.S., countries in North Asia and Australia had "very convincing containment" of the coronavirus crisis, making them more likely to achieve a "very sharp" economic rebound post-pandemic, says Deutsche Bank's Michael Spencer, chief economist and head of research for the Asia-Pacific.

Currently, most regulations across various cities in China still require the presence of a safety driver in vehicles.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine believes the billions his agency has invested in Elon Musk's SpaceX have been well worth it.

Cramer said that he viewed Buffett bailing on airlines as a sign that there were serious issues in the broader economy.

James Liu of Clearnomics discusses whether the markets are pricing in a quicker economic recovery than some of the most-dire estimates, and jumping on any positive news it can get.

Blankfein may be speaking from experience: Goldman took $10 billion from the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program in October 2008.

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

"The damage that is being done every day is enormous," Expedia and IAC Chairman Barry Diller told CNBC on Thursday.

Strategists debate how long it will take to contain the coronavirus outbreak as it hits the United States and roils markets.

Stephen Isaacs, chairman of the investment committee at Alvine Capital Management, discusses the market recovery from the coronavirus crisis.

All small businesses are eligible, including non-profits, self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships, and independent contractors, writes SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.

Roche CEO Severin Schwan said more research is needed to prove people gain immunity from Covid-19 infections.

Nearly 4 in 5 people who lost their jobs in the coronavirus crisis told the government they see their layoffs as temporary.

There's optimism that nearly 4 in 5 workers surveyed see their layoffs as temporary, but the issue is whether their jobs will survive.

The U.S. dollar index appears headed toward a level of 85 going by technical indicators that show "a very bearish situation."

Jack Lew, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary, joins "Closing Bell" to talk about the coronavirus pandemic.

Michael Binetti, Credit Suisse Analyst, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss markets.

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While countries such as Spain and Italy that are lifting restrictions have forced the trend of infections down, in the US cases are rising

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The US may be moving to loosen social distancing restrictions around the same time as several European countries but it remains in a far different, and worse, stage of the coronavirus pandemic.

While infections and deaths from Covid-19 quickly raced to terrifying peaks in Italy and Spain, both countries have managed to arrest the increase and are now forcing the key trends downwards.

US president again criticises Beijing as European countries prepare to ease lockdown

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Donald Trump has said he is “very confident” there will be a vaccine for coronavirus by the end of the year, revising up his estimate of the final US death toll as several European countries prepare for a cautious easing of lockdowns.

The president used a Fox News “virtual town hall” on Sunday night to repeat his regular virus talking points, including that a vaccine was not far away, Covid-19 was China’s fault and the economy would not only recover but “grow like crazy”.

Related: Mike Pompeo: 'enormous evidence' coronavirus came from Chinese lab

Global coronavirus cases have surpassed 3.5 million with more than 247,000 deaths.

In New York, the centre of the US outbreak, an emergency field hospital erected in Central Park is set to close. Dozens of New Yorkers were fined for violating social distancing guidelines as they flocked to beaches and parks in balmy weekend weather.

China reported three new coronavirus cases, versus two the day before.

Japan’s state of emergency is expected to be extended until the end of the month.

France will not quarantine anyone arriving from the EU, the Schengen area or Britain due to the coronavirus.

New Zealand has reported no new coronavirus cases for the first time.

South Korea plans to ease a ban on some gatherings and events as long as they “follow disinfection measures”.

Brazil has become the first country in Latin America to report more than 100,000 cases.

The Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, announced mosques will reopen across large parts of the Islamic republic after they were closed in early March.

Eric Marshall, Hodges Capital Management portfolio manager, and Lori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets head of U.S. equity strategy, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss what the economic data is indicating to investors.

CNBC's Tyler Mathisen talks about the historic job losses in April with Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.

Climate advisers call for work and training in low-carbon heating, water efficiency and flood-protection

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Restarting the economy and getting people back to work after the coronavirus lockdown should focus on low-carbon work programmes, the UK government’s climate advisers have urged.

They said this would generate new jobs, protect the climate and ensure a fairer economy for everyone.

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