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Economic activity ticks up slowly, low demand threatens shale industry, record-low U.S. births in 2019

As the economy opens up and stocks begin to rally, here are 3 investing moves to avoid

Jobless benefits may affect labor market, Fed and Treasury views diverge, oil futures bet on rebound

The hopes for a quick rebound have faded, but a slow, steady recovery may be favorable for stocks.

China may be a model for U.S. recovery, the upside of lowered expectations, manufacturing’s long slow decline

Mitch examines three factors that will influence the severity and length of this downturn

Housing prices steady, how German factories stayed open, unemployed numbers may reverse quickly

By April 18th, a record 12.4% of the US workforce was
receiving unemployment benefits, with over 30 million submitting jobless
claims. Estimates suggest that in the coming weeks, the unemployment rate could
approach 20%, which would bring the economy closer to levels seen during the
Great Depression.[…]

First look at Q1 earnings, consumers ready for re-opening, market looks to Q3/Q4 recovery

Companies step up to combat the pandemic, and use this time to re-evaluate for the long term.