Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson wearing a face mask jeremy selwyn/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Britain’s Prime Minister is being forced to self-isolate after coming into contact with a politician who has tested positive for coronavirus, in a vital week that could determine whether the key Brexit trade deal will be agreed …
Read More »British Airways’ looks to raise millions in art sale to ease coronavirus cash crunch
A painting by Bridget Riley valued at up to £1.2 million ($ 1.37 million) will kickoff a sale of British Airways’ corporate art collection as the struggling airline looks to raise cash amid an unprecedented global collapse in passenger demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Sotheby’s will offer 17 paintings, …
Read More »Market Extra: ECB’s emergency response to coronavirus economic crunch applauded — but more help likely to be needed
To the European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde’s relief actions did speak louder than words. The question for investors is whether more action is in store this week. ECB policy makers, who will hold a virtual policy meeting on Thursday, have taken a number of emergency measures since their last …
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