Latin America27 Mar 2020 00:13 GMT In Argentina, coronavirus brings more economic pain Poor Argentines were just feeling the impact of new government stimulus measures when pandemic struck.
27 Mar 2020 14:15 GMT Oil industry braces for biggest idling of wells in 35 years Oil has recently been hit by the double blow of a demand slump and a supply surge as Saudis and Russians wage price war.
Coronavirus pandemic27 Mar 2020 14:38 GMT Brazil may have to fire bond-buying 'bazooka' to curb recession As virus crisis looms, analysts predict Brazil faces its biggest economic crash in decades, a fall of up to 6 percent.
Coronavirus pandemic27 Mar 2020 10:34 GMT India slashes rates in fight against economic fallout of virus Following an emergency meeting, RBI's governor says the macroeconomic shocks from the pandemic 'could be severe'.
Coronavirus pandemic27 Mar 2020 09:55 GMT Don't move: UK housing market freezes as people stay put Restricted from offering new loans, banks have been busy with people asking for leniency on existing mortgages.
Financial Markets27 Mar 2020 10:59 GMT False dawn? Stimulus moves lift Asian stocks, but Europe tumbles Analysts warn economic headwinds lie ahead as coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, keeping oil prices depressed.
United Nations26 Mar 2020 21:17 GMT UN warns estimate of 25 million unemployed by virus is too low 'The projection will be much bigger, far higher than the 25 million we estimated' warns ILO director.
Airlines27 Mar 2020 07:05 GMT Singapore Airlines gets $13bn lifeline as airlines beg for help Airlines globally are seeking grants and loans from policymakers as travel demand plunges due to the virus outbreak.
Financial Markets27 Mar 2020 03:31 GMT More stimulus? Asian shares rise on hopes of more government help Markets in Asia open higher after stocks in the US rallied following Senate approval of a $2-trillion stimulus bill.
China27 Mar 2020 03:47 GMT Profits at China's factories fall to 20-year-low on virus hit The coronavirus outbreak forced Chinese industrial firms to close for months, affecting profits, prices and output.
Zimbabwe27 Mar 2020 00:42 GMT Virus fears prompt Zimbabwe to let citizens pay in US dollars Zimbabwe is poorly equipped to deal with a major COVID-19 outbreak because it is in the throes of an economic crisis.