UK total death toll rises by 980 – total death toll rises to 8958 versus 7978 yesterday – deaths rise by 980 on the day. The gain is 12.3% from yesterday
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Italy reports 570 deaths versus 610 on Thursday
Reported coronavirus cases are lower as well A slower death and case total is good news. ForexLive
NY Governor Press conference: Change in ICU is negative for the first time
Near Gov. Cuomo has his daily coronavirus press conference – Yesterday's – Number of lives lost 777 versus 799 yesterday – total deaths 7844 deaths – change in ICU admissions is negative for the 1st time at -17 versus 84 yesterday. Good news from ICU and hospitalizations as well (see hospitalization tr
Delegate: Mexico's position on OPEC+ deal unchanged. Saudi Arabia makes a statement as members take a break
OPEC+ asked Mexico to cut production by 400,000 BPD. They countered with 100,000 BPD A delegate from the G20 energy ministers meeting is on the wires saying
Putin and Trump had a call on OPEC+ deal
HimAs per the Kremlin According to the Kremlin: ForexLive
New Jersey coronavirus cases increased by 3627 to 54,588 total cases
New Jersey has the second-highest coronavirus case total behind New York ForexLive
France reports 43 cases of heart trouble with Hydroxychloroquine
The favored drug touted by Pres. Trump France is reporting 43 cases of heart trouble with Hydrocychloroquine, a favored drug touted by Pres. Trump and his administration. The President announced that 29 million doses had been added to the National Strategic Stockpile, despite no proof that the drug is effective in dealing with vir
Fitch cuts Delta to junk status and cuts ratings on other airlines
But US will back them Fitch has cut Delta Air Lines to BB+ from BBB- with outlook negative. That is junk status. In other ratings changes: Fitch adds: Below is the table of ratings from the 3 major ratings agencies. For Fitch going from BBB- to BB+ or below is the dividing line for junk status. […]
Mexico's AMLO: US will make extra 250K B/D oil cuts to support Mexican
Trump offered Mexico compensation for 350,000 B/D cuts. Mexico Pres. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is saying that: We will see what comes out of this report as the day progresses.
US Energy Sec Brouillette: Must end oil price drop to stabilize markets
Brouillette releases remarks before G20 meeting ForexLive