Stock futures rise to begin the second quarter
The quarter begins with reports on jobless claims and manufacturing
Germany restricts use of AstraZeneca vaccine for under-60s
Germany’s government said Tuesday it will restrict the use of AstraZeneca PLC’s COVID-19 vaccine for people younger than 60 following fresh blood-clotting incidents among recipients, potentially presenting the country’s sputtering vaccine rollout with fresh delays.
Stock futures trade cautiously ahead of infrastructure plan
Traders will get reports on private-sector jobs, manufacturing and housing
Trade rep Tai wants 'more positive' trade ties with Europe
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Monday told European officials she wanted to develop "a more positive and productive" trade relationship with Europe, despite disputes over aircraft subsidies and digital services taxes, USTR said.
Suez Canal blockage will hit US in short term, Harvard economist warns
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff told FOX Business' "Mornings with Maria" that the Suez Canal blockage has "profound short-term effects" on global trade.
Suez Canal blockage 'hits' US in short term: Harvard economist
Kenneth Rogoff on economy, Biden
Stock futures trade higher on economic rebound optimism
Investors will be watching for the latest income & spending numbers, along with consumer sentiment
Suez Canal goods delays could worsen if ship is not freed soon
The canal is one of the most strategic routes for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe and North America, and a key route for transporting furniture, clothes and supermarket basics from China.
Explainer: How a giant container ship is blocking the Suez Canal
A huge container ship has run aground and is blocking traffic in the Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest waterways and the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia.
Stock futures rebound ahead of GDP, jobless reports
Shares are rebounding after Wednesday's broad, late day decline led by selling of tech heavyweights
Mastercard battles return of $19B UK class action
A two-day court hearing will kick off on Thursday and will determine the fate of Britain's first mass consumer claim
British university criticized over money for planned life-size Greta Thunberg statue
A British university is drawing fire for its plans to erect a life-sized statue of 18-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on its Hampshire campus, according to a report.
Stock futures turn higher ahead of manufacturing reports
Traders will study the release of February's Durable Goods
German brewery pairs with bakers to use surplus beer to produce loaves of bread
With restaurants and bars all closed due to pandemic restrictions, a Duesseldorf brewery found itself with 6,000 liters (1,585 gallons) of its copper-colored “Altbier” unsold and nearing its expiry date.
CBS looks for growth abroad, with David Hasselhoff's help
CBS Studios is betting Germans still love David Hasselhoff.
EU recovery stimulus may prove too little: ECB's Schnabel
The European Union’s 750 billion euro ($893 billion) economic recovery fund may prove too small and what matters now is spending the money as fast as possible, ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said.
AstraZeneca vaccine suspension in Italy, Germany roils Europe's inoculation efforts
Germany, France, Italy, and other major European countries suspended the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine this week, the latest setback in an already slow inoculation effort across the continent.
Automakers embrace electric vehicles, but what about buyers?
The world’s major automakers have made something abundantly clear: They believe electric vehicles will dominate their industry in the years ahead.
Stock futures trade lower as 10-year yield rises
Investors will examine the latest numbers on producer prices and consumer sentiment
Italy's COVID-era tourism drop leaves artisans struggling for customers
Italy's proud artisan community is struggling to stay afloat.