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 U.S. stock index futures fell late Tuesday, indicating losses when the market opens to a new month Wednesday. As of 9:45 p.m. Eastern, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down more than 260 points, or 1.2%, and S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures were also around down around 1%. Earlier in the day, the Dow closed down 410 points, closing out the first quarter down 14%, its worst quarterly performance since 1987. After the markets closed Tuesday, President Donald Trump warned the coming weeks would be "very painful," as the White House projected between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths from the coronavirus outbreak.
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Florida has not issued a statewide stay-at-home order amid coronavirus crisis. Some support Gov. Ron DeSantis' approach. Others don't. USA TODAYFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis refuses to let Zaandam cruise ship dock CBS This MorningFlorida gov says if White House recommended stay-at-home order it would 'carry a lot of weight' | TheHill The HillFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis's doubly dicey border order Washington Examiner
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Trump projects up to 240,000 coronavirus deaths in U.S., even with mitigation efforts The Washington PostTrump warns of 'painful' two weeks ahead as White House projects more than 100000 coronavirus deaths CNNMore Americans could die from COVID-19 than Civil War battle: study - Business Insider Business InsiderTrump warns of 'very bad' weeks ahead during grim coronavirus briefing Washington Post
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 Bond investor and DoubleLine Capital Chief Executive Jeffrey Gundlach said on Tuesday he believes the coronavirus sell-off is not over yet and that the lows stocks hit in March will be surpassed in April due to uncertainty over the outbreak.
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US sailors will die unless coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier evacuated, captain warns The GuardianCoronavirus: US Navy captain pleads for help over outbreak BBC NewsDefense Secretary Mark Esper on coronavirus' impact on U.S. military CBS Evening NewsCaptain of U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt Pleads for Help as Coronavirus Spreads Onboard The New York Times
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Major automakers are due to report U.S. sales this week, giving investors a better grasp of the damage from coronavirus containment measures, which have shut both dealerships and factories across the country.
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Consumer confidence nosedives, as America braces for more economic pain to come NBCNews.comConsumer confidence tumbles in March as coronavirus cases surge CNBCCoronavirus hits the economy where it hurts: Consumer confidence POLITICOU.S. Consumer Confidence Is Plunging - But More Pain Is Coming CCN.comBrands should take opportunity 'to shine' as lockdown takes toll on consumer confidence Marketing Week
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is crushing the U.S. economy. The stock market is tanking (we're now in a bear market), businesses are closed, unemployment claims are spiking, consumer spending is down sharply, 2020 GDP estimates are dropping fast, and a recession is on the way. We're in a bad place.
But the federal government has made several moves that we all hope will turn things around. Congress and the Trump administration worked together on stimulus legislation, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates, and the IRS provided relief to taxpayers. Other government agencies and institutions are pushing forward with additional measures to stop the bleeding and get the economy back on track. It will take time, and we have a bumpy road ahead, but action is being taken.
While some of the economic stimulus will prop up businesses, many initiatives will flood the economy with cash and directly benefit ordinary Americans who are facing a financial hit. There are also other ideas being discussed at the highest levels of government that could be rolled out later. Here are 11 coronavirus stimulus measures already in place that could help you financially in 2020. They all won't necessarily apply to you, but one or two of them could significantly impact your financial health.
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