Tag: Economy

"We think that some of the governors will be in really good shape to open up even sooner."

"Usually, state and local officials on the ground have the best understanding of the issues affecting people in their states."

Some states said they will develop coordinated regional plans.

"We will be announcing that in a short while. Probably Tuesday."

"It's the biggest decision I've ever had to make."

"In its first month alone, the coronavirus crisis is poised to exceed any comparison to the Great Recession."

"I'd love to open with a big bang."

"The market is looking across the valley and saying 'six months from now things will be on the ascent.'"

"These unemployment numbers are staggering."

Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose to 6.65 million in the latest week from an unrevised 3.3 million the previous week.

"The violent market action should not be understated."

"Once you have testing you can open up the economy."

"We need to wait and see before a trend of USD weakness becomes established."

The leaders said they were committed to restoring confidence.

"We are not experts in pandemic..."

It's nearly five times higher than the all-time record.

"We certainly are."

U.S. stock index futures rose.

Wall Street jumped at the open on Tuesday as signs that Washington was nearing a deal on a $2 trillion economic rescue package gave a shot of optimism to markets ...

"We will make a decision as to which way we want to go."