Coronavirus pandemic

Investing in cryptocurrencies is like playing roulette, some experts say, because no one really knows what’s happening.

Nearly 260,000 Americans have died of COVID-19, a number that could grow as the nation nears the holiday season.

The Dow rose 454.97 points, or 1.5 percent, to close at 30,046.24 for the first time on Tuesday....

The back-to-back increase in claims for US state unemployment benefits is the first since July.

New lockdowns amid a COVID-19 surge are spurring more layoffs, leading jobless claims to rise for second straight week.

We are revisiting Hong Kong to see how the pandemic and the National Security Law have thwarted the fight for democracy.

Rishi Sunak, UK chancellor, announces one-year spending plan and confirms foreign aid to be slashed.

Cash aid for struggling citizens could win hearts and minds for conservatives before presidential elections.

Formal start of transition from US President Donald Trump to Joe Biden also reassures investors.

New measures to come into force on Nov 26 because of the ‘serious epidemic situation’ in the territory.

Assembly plant workers are considered essential in most US states, but not at the top of the list for early vaccines.

For the first time in history, Kuwait’s oil revenues will not cover salaries and subsidies.

From fear of infection to financial insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic is changing how Americans shop this holiday.

As scientists race to develop a vaccine, we look at the different types, when they may be ready and who will get them.