China"s (Not) SAFE

World equity markets slid and safe-haven bonds climbed on Tuesday as rising concerns about a second wave of coronavirus infections outweighed stronger economic data from China and upbeat corporate earnings in Europe......»»

World equity markets inched higher and safe-haven bonds fell on Tuesday as stronger economic data from China and upbeat corporate earnings in Europe overshadowed concerns about a potential second wave of coronavirus infections......»»

World shares rose on Thursday after Chinese exports proved far stronger than expected, while the U.S. dollar climbed to two-week highs on its safe-haven status after another report showed millions more Americans took unemployment aid......»»

They survived the coronavirus lockdown, but even the biggest companies aren’t safe from the global recession......»»

Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic has infected roughly 741,000 people around the world, and killed more than 35,000. The US surpassed China and Italy last week to b.....»»

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it has reached a "regionalization" agreement with China for the safe trade of poultry products during disease outbreaks. read more.....»»

Costco’s short-term success will be contingent on its ability to maintain production and distribution lines in China. And fortunately, China is showing signs of emerging from the Covid-19 wave......»»

Stocks resumed their plunge, wiping out more than $3 trillion in value this week alone, and U.S. Treasuries yields hit record lows on Thursday as the coronavirus spread faster outside China and investors fled to safe havens......»»

The following charts aim to capture the scale and trajectory of stock market moves in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, the growing number of cases beyond China, the reaction of China's central bank and the impact on safe haven investments......»»

Global shares and oil slid on Monday while safe-haven gold surged as the spread of the coronavirus outside China darkened the outlook for world growth with infections and deaths rising in South Korea, Italy and the Middle East. Ciara Lee reports.....»»

Gold futures surged nearly $36 to $1,684.60 an ounce, as investors sought out safe havens with the coronavirus spreading beyond China. Silver also edged higher. The yield on the benchmark 10-ye.....»»

Global share markets and oil fell on Monday, safe-haven gold surged and U.S. Treasury yields reached their lowest since mid- 2016, as coronavirus cases spread outside China, darkening the outlook for world growth......»»

Global shares and oil slid on Monday while safe-haven gold surged as the spread of the coronavirus outside China darkened the outlook for world growth with infections and deaths rising in South Korea, Italy and the Middle East......»»

Global shares and oil extended losses on Monday while safe-haven gold soared as the spread of the coronavirus outside China accelerated with infections jumping in South Korea, Italy and the Middle East, in a worrying new development in the outbreak......»»

After a week in which there were hopeful signs that the spread of the coronavirus in China had slowed, it's safe to say this past week was not a good one for companies with an exposure to supply chains that might be im.....»»

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday, a day after Wall Street closed at record levels, as a spike in the number of deaths and new cases related to the coronavirus outbreak in China sent investors scurrying to safe-haven assets......»»

China's Fatal Dilemma Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, Ending the limited quarantine and falsely proclaiming China safe for visitors and business travelers will only re-introduce the virus to workpl.....»»

World equity markets rallied for a fourth day on Thursday, with a bevy of key stock indexes touching fresh peaks, as news that China will soon cut tariffs on some U.S. goods buoyed risk sentiment and pushed safe-haven currencies lower......»»

Asian stocks steadied on Wednesday on hopes of additional Chinese stimulus to lessen the economic impact of a coronavirus outbreak, but risks remain as the illness continues to spread and the death toll neared 500......»»

The dollar strengthened and global equity markets surged on Tuesday, with Wall Street's Nasdaq index hitting a record high, as investors took heart from China's efforts to minimize the economic impact from the coronavirus epidemic......»»