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The Turkish lira weakened slightly against the dollar on Wednesday, after having hit its weakest since September 2018 the previous day, sapped by concerns about the spread of a coronavirus.

Canada and the United States will announce a deal to partially close their borders on Wednesday, which will allow trade and commerce to go on, the Globe and Mail reported, citing sources.

(RTTNews) - Asia-focused lender HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBC, HSBA.L) announced Wednesday the appointment of Noel Quinn as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

(RTTNews) - Indian shares gave up early gains to turn lower on Wednesday as coronavirus worries and rising capital outflows offset expectations for further stimulus measures by major central banks.

Canada and the United States will announce a deal to partially close their borders on Wednesday, which will allow trade and commerce to go on, the Globe and Mail reported https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-us-to-close-border-to-non-essential-travel on Tuesday, citing sources.

Gold edged higher on Wednesday as additional stimulus from the United States eased some concerns over the economic impact of the coronavirus and halted a trend of selling precious metals for cash, although a strong dollar capped gains.

U.S. stock futures and several Asian shares fell in choppy trade on Wednesday, as worries about the coronavirus pandemic eclipsed hopes broad policy support would combat the economic fallout of the outbreak.

(RTTNews) - Asian stock markets are mostly higher on Wednesday following the overnight rally on Wall Street on news that the Trump administration is considering a fiscal stimulus package that could exceed $1 trillion to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taiwan will ban entry to the island for most foreigners as part of coronavirus prevention measures, excluding foreign resident permit holders and diplomats, the government said on Wednesday, as it battles a rise in imported cases.

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(RTTNews) - Quidel Corp. (QDEL) said that it has received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its Lyra SARS-CoV-2 Assay.

Roadblocks across Venezuela snarled the transportation of goods on Tuesday and businesses in the capital Caracas reported that food deliveries failed to arrive, in signs that a national coronavirus quarantine could worsen a humanitarian crisis.

(RTTNews) - United Airlines announced a 60 percent schedule reduction in April - this includes a 42 percent reduction across the U.S. and Canada and an 85 percent decrease in international flights. The move is due to a continued drop in travel demand as a result of the coronavir

Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after slipping to new four-year lows, sapped by fears for fuel demand and the global economy amid travel and social lockdowns triggered by the coronavirus epidemic.

(RTTNews) - Private-equity firm the Najafi Companies and Trinity Broadcasting Network have offered to buy Tegna Inc (TGNA) for $20 per share in cash. The offer reportedly values the broadcaster at about $4.4 billion.

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Colombia's President Ivan Duque declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as the country steps up measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, including ordering the elderly to stay home from Friday until the end of May.

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There are now about 100,000 total coronavirus cases outside of China and 81,000 inside of China, according to the WHO’s daily situation report.

The Australian dollar was ravaged on Wednesday after toppling to 17-year lows as fears of a coronavirus-induced global recession sent investors fleeing from risk assets and commodities, with panic selling even spilling over into sovereign bonds.