In fact, the influence of an epidemic or even a pandemic on GDP growth is at least mixed if the 2003 SARS outbreak can be of any reference. The 2003 GDP figures turned out to be 10 percent in spite of the SARS damage, which was higher than the 9.1 percent in 2002 and was about the same as the 10.1 percent in 2004.
In early trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 60.73 points, or 0.28 percent, to 23946.47. The S&P 500 rose 0.41 percent. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.94 percent.
In addition, the region should strengthen welfare programs and try to bridge the wealth gap, said ECLAC.
In an effort to speed its delivery process, Amazon has spent the past few years?exploring?the use of everything from?drones?to?taxi vehicles?to?storage lockers. Amazon currently offers same-day delivery for some non-Prime Now items (.99 for Prime users; .99 for others) in a dozen U.S. markets, and recently expanded the service to Canada.
In efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus, dozens of US universities have announced plans to cancel in-person classes through spring break or beyond and send thousands of students home, including Columbia, Princeton and Indiana universities.
In a?post this afternoon to its?customer discussions?forum, Amazon acknowledged that?it’s “buying less inventory and ‘safety stock’ ” from the publisher, but said it will request Hachette books upon purchase by customers, and ship them once they arrive.
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In an interview following Amazon’s announcement Seattle Tech 4 Housing founder Ethan Phelps-Goodman wondered, “would they actually change a?business decision based on this tax?”
In calls with British, Turkish leaders, president says rules established by the international community should apply
In an interview with journalist Piers Morgan, who hosts British ITV channel's program Good Morning Britain, Trump said: "Would it be the way I negotiate it? No, I wouldn't negotiate it the way it's (being) negotiated ... I would have had a different attitude."
In an interview published Thursday, US President Donald Trump repeated his assertion that coronavirus testing is "overrated" and said he wouldn't seek widespread screenings if there is a nationwide spike.