That is here in the room and our teleworking reporters and those who are joining us on television, radio or on streaming service. I want to thank again the reporters and the press who are working so hard to cover the vital stories of this pandemic. More than ever, people need clear, factual information to rely upon. In particular i want to thank the Illinois Broadcasters Association and tv and radio stations all across the state who are joining forces today to combat hunger and food bank shortages during this crisis. One of our hardest working Agency Directors during this crisis is department of Human Services secretary grace. She is here today to talk about the essential role of the Philanthropic Community and our response to covid19 and in maintaining the continuity of Human Services. Im also incredibly glad to have with us to be one of the most nations formidable voices for vulnerable people, families and children who works hard for us every single day representing the state of illi
Just about 1. 5 for everything nasdaq not quite add bad russell is down. You see the russell is down 3 really taking it on the chin this week. Steve, i think its constructive on a friday and maybe we should make it a consistent thing at this point given whats gone on in the markets to take stock of where you think we are today and how we should look forward to the week ahead. Friday has been a risk off day. Doesnt look like today is any different than others. I think actually the market is trading on physical theraa fairm today. As a share holder, im support that most important right now is to worry about employees and the communities in line with the business round tables statement that they put out on august 19th of last year i think that would give everybody comfort because the number one thing we have to worry about is the economy and that will help the consumer come back youre talk about Big Companies coming out like bryan monahain said earlier that they will have jobs not to ment
People violating a curfew as more than a 1000000000 people go under lockdown for 21 days over the pandemic. And the u. S. Senate approves a 2 trillion dollar rescue package to help people and businesses deal with the economic strain of the coronavirus. Issues or war. Now spain has had its west day yet of the coronavirus pandemic with more than 700 new deaths that means its now passed the death toll of china in the past 24 hours the number of deaths has surged to almost 3500 and nearly 48000 people have been infected only italy has now seen a great loss of life lets speak tomorrow who is there live for us in the capital madrid moscow yet another shop rise in the death toll talk to us about that the trajectory that with or it is a talking about here. Yes well as you mention and according to these Health Minister figures all about around 8000 people have been infected of corona virus and 738 people have died in only 24 hours in the past state Health Ministers sources say that we are reach
A 2 trillion dollar deal with the white house. Claims responsibility for an attack on a sikh center in the Afghan Capital at least 25 people are dead. And im peter senator the sport as a limp it boss is trying to reorganize to 2020 i. O. C. President thomas but describes it as a beautiful jigsaw puzzle and does not rule out holding the games in the spring rather than the summer. So then spain has had its worst day yet of the corona virus pandemic with more than 700 new dest fatalities have now surpassed china in the past 24 hours the number of deaths has surged to almost 3500 and nearly 48000 have been infected only italy has seen a greater loss of life in russia the pandemic has forced president. Vladimir putin to perspire a referendum that would have extended his time in office putin is calling on everybody to stay at home and has pledged economic assistance to those in need well go there when you put them you know thanks to the measures already taken we can stop this virus becoming
Goldman sachs restricting travel from south korea, northern italy. The president from india, looking much more reassuring tone than he is hearing elsewhere. Take a look. Looks like h theyre getting it under control, more and more under control. I think that is a problem that will go away. We lost almost 1000 points yesterday on the market. That is something, things like that happen. You have it in your business all the time. Had nothing to do with you. It is an outside source that nobody would have ever predicted. Neil continuing today. That disturbs a lot of market technicians who generally like to see a rebound after 1000 point hit. Just because were under water on some averages over the year, theyre up appreciably over the past year. Deirdre bolton what is driving the latest followup selloff from the New York Stock Exchange. At least if you judge by the sectors putting the most weight on the markets it seems to be the coronaviruss potential effect on the Global Economy. That is real