Novavax Inc said on Monday it has started the Phase 1 clinical trial of a novel coronavirus vaccine candidate and has enrolled the trial's first participants, with preliminary results slated for July.
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday as global stocks rose and Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said the economy will need significant monetary stimulus in the rebuilding stage of the coronavirus crisis.
Brazil's government hopes to borrow $4 billion from multilateral lending organizations to finance expenses related to the coronavirus crisis, including emergency supplementary payments and other social support programs.
Japanese automakers Toyota, Nissan and Honda said they are gradually restarting in Mexico as the nation's automotive industry reboots in line with a broader economic reopening, despite still-high numbers of new coronavirus cases.
Mexico on Monday posted its sharpest trade deficit on record in seasonally-adjusted terms as demand for its products abroad fell faster than imports, in a gloomy sign for Latin America's second largest economy struggling with the pandemic's fallout.
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has said he is open to facing one-time rival Mike Tyson in a trilogy fight for charity on the condition that Tyson asks for the bout to be set up.
Latin American stocks hit a 10-week high, while currencies rallied on Monday as investors bet on economic recovery from the coronavirus with more countries emerging from virus-induced lockdowns.
Britain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, setting out a timetable for businesses as part of moves to ease the coronavirus lockdown.
Brazil's infrastructure minister said on Monday the country still wants to privatize 43 airports by early next year, even as the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the air transportation industry.
(RTTNews) - The Switzerland stock market ended notably higher on Monday, in line with the trend seen across Europe, amid rising optimism the reopening of businesses will help bring sagging economies back on track.
Britain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, setting out a timetable for businesses as part of moves to ease the coronavirus lockdown.
North America's National Hockey League inched closer to resuming play with the release of coronavirus health and safety protocols that allow players to return to clubs for small-group workouts.
Morocco will next month hold a preliminary hearing in the trial of the editor of a newspaper critical of the government for sexually assaulting a man, an official source said.
U.S. drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday it would repurchase about $5 billion of its shares directly from France's Sanofi, without altering their over-a-decade-long partnership.
The Bank of Canada's policy framework is flexible enough to allow the inflation rate to climb back up to the bank's 2% target more slowly than on average, Governor Stephen Poloz said on Monday.
For investors looking for momentum, Invesco Investment Grade Defensive ETF IIGD is probably a suitable pick. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 25.8% from its 52-week low price of $21.60/share.
(RTTNews) - European stocks ended on a strong note on Monday as investors indulged in some buying in thin holiday trade, amid optimism the economies will start recovering thanks to lifting of lockdown measures and gradual reopening of businesses.
The Bank of Canada's policy framework is flexible enough to allow the inflation rate to climb back up to the bank's 2% target more slowly than on average, Governor Stephen Poloz said on Monday.
(RTTNews) - The Canadian stock market was up firmly in positive territory Monday noon after opening on a bright note amid optimism about economic recovery thanks to several countries easing lockdown restrictions and gradually reopening businesses.
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