Business and Economic News

U.S. stocks are diving again. Dow drops 900 points
The Dow and other U.S. stock indexes fell sharply Friday afternoon after inching up earlier. That left the market poised to resume its downward trend amid the coronavirus crisis.
New restrictions coming on travel between U.S., Mexico
The U.S. and Mexico have been working on plans to limit cross-border traffic, according to officials on both sides of the border. The plan is expected to look much like restrictions already announced on all-but-essential travel and trade between the U.S. and Canada.
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced the decision in a tweet Friday saying that at President Trump's direction "we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties."
U.S. orders up to a yearlong break on mortgage payments
The federal government is telling lenders to lower or suspend mortgage payments for up to 12 months for homeowners who have lost income due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Supermarkets add 'senior hours' for vulnerable shoppers
Target, Safeway and others are restricting their opening hours, limiting purchases per each shopper and setting off time for seniors and other high-risk individuals to shop.
Coronavirus shutdowns deal heavy blow to the arts
Across the state Minnesota artists are finding themselves suddenly unemployed, with little financial relief in sight.
Funeral homes are now being forced to accommodate state guidelines regarding how many people can gather in one location.
Coronavirus' economic impact will be felt widely, but unevenly
Few sectors will escape economic pain from the coronavirus outbreak. Some economists, however, are hopeful things can return to normal by the end of the year.