This call if they are interested is a very good book called firefighting summary of the crisis and one called First Responders which is gets in deeply to the individual program. I recommend everyone have a look at it. Over the next couple weeks. Been among other things is a distinguished economic historian, wellsuited to put this horrible event we are experiencing now in context for us. To give us a sense today of what will determine how deep this recession will be, perhaps how long it will last, how effective the fiscal and Monetary Policy response has been and perhaps whats likely to come and whether the covid19 recession will leave longlasting scars on the u. S. And the global economy. I will turn this over to ben for his remarks after which david wessel will pose questions and i think after that there will be instructions on how the audience members can ask their own questions. Then come over to you, thank you for doing this. Thank you glenn, thank you everyone for joining us this
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Credit suisse posts 75 increase Standard Charter ceo tell cnbc the pandemic could still negatively impact the sector despite the early resilience the shock we are experiencing in the first place is as severe. As this pandemic unfolds and we wont know exactly or generally how this will progress, we have to suspect that impact is very, very material. The pope extends a prayer for european unity but divisions are expected to still dominate eu leaders go on line in a Video Conference meant to talk about further assistance to fight the pandemic a crude comeback buyers rush back sending u. S. Oil prices up almost 40 in overnight trade. Surprising tensions between u. S. And iran also supporting the price. Welcome to street signs. Lets kick off the hour with fresh eurozone pmi numbers we have heard of the french and german numbers now for the eurozone as a whole. The april composite pmi flash number has come in at 13. 5 that is much worse than the market was expecting we were looking for a num
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