Trump Proposes Stimulus Package For Coronavirus Outbreak's Economic Damage The Trump administration is proposing an $850 billion stimulus package to help struggling businesses and individuals weather the economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus. Steve Inskeep
U.S. Stock Market Ticks Up After Steepest Drop Since 1987 A day after dropping nearly 3,000 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened up about 400 points. Markets have been gyrating for weeks on increasing fears over the coronavirus pandemic. Avie Schneider
As COVID-19 Outbreak Worsens So Does Economic Volatility NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Carmen Reinhart about the volatility effecting markets around the world as the coronavirus pandemic spreads.
National Grocers Assoc. Says Stores Are Keeping Up With Demand NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Greg Ferrara, CEO of the National Grocers Association, about how grocery stores are faring as buyers clear the shelves.
America Closed: Thousands Of Stores, Resorts, Theaters Shut Down Retailers, bars, restaurants, gyms, ski resorts and many other firms are closing their doors. Millions of small businesses could be in trouble as they run out of cash. See a list of what's closed. Chris Arnold
Ohio Restaurant Owner Reacts To Closing Due To Coronavirus Several states and municipalities have ordered restaurants to close due to concerns about coronavirus. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Ohio restaurant owner Adrian Adornetto.
Airlines Request $50 Billion Bailout In Face Of Near-Standstill Airlines asked for a $50 billion federal bailout as air travel comes to a near halt. An industry group says the sudden drop is "having an unprecedented and debilitating impact on U.S. airlines." David Schaper
Dow Plunges 2,700 Points, Trading Halted After Fed Slashes Rates Markets are falling sharply after the Federal Reserve aggressively cut interest rates to near zero. The Dow tumbled more than 2,700 points — nearly 12% — as coronavirus measures expanded. Avie Schneider
Fed Makes A Dramtic Move During Coronavirus Fallout The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero and announced a set of programs to help blunt the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the world. Scott Horsley
WA state restaurants and bars to close, events capped at 50 due to COVID-19 concerns Gov. Jay Inslee plans to sign an executive order Monday that will extend mandatory social distancing measures to certain hospitality and entertainment businesses across Washington state. Additionally, the governor is banning all events larger than 50 attendees. Liz Brazile
