The outbreak of the coronavirus has
dealt a shock to the global economy with
unprecedented speed as it continues to spread
across the world. Here is a look at some of the
latest developments Wednesday related to the
global economy, particular economic sectors,
and the workplace:
HOUSING: Economists have been waiting for
the first signs of virus-related disruptions in
housing with the expectation that they will be
seismic. Federal housing data looks further back
for trends, meaning there is a lag in real world
activity. But details have begun to emerge in
private surveys.