The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 6,632,985, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 391,136. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
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India cuts key rates in surprise move to ease coronavirus shock
NEW DELHI — The Reserve Bank of India on Friday cut its benchmark interest rate 40 basis points to 4%, in a surprise move, as the novel coronavirus pandemic jolts the country’s economy. The central bank moved up its monetary policy committee meeting, which was scheduled for early　June, to make […]
Estate agents scramble to deal with soaring inquiries after surprise reopening of property market
Zoopla, the property portal, says that consumer demand is up 130pc compared to the last four weeks, while Jonathan Cunliffe, who sells dream beachfront homes in the priciest areas of Cornwall, says that inquiries have been rising for the last three weeks. The Government has calculated that the moves of […]