This recession curve could take many shapes

The world's third-largest economy is now in recession. Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images

A "W"? A "K"? A Nike swoosh?

Is it a “V”? A “W”? What about a Nike swoosh? What about a “K”? Stay with us. Also meeting up here today: Masayoshi Son, Chuck E. Cheese and Jesus Christ.

Here links to some of the stories we talked about today:

“Target extends $2-an-hour coronavirus pay bump through July 4” in the Star Tribune
This tweet.
“Tesla’s Production Restart Could Ease Path to Inclusion in S&P 500 Index” in the Wall Street Journal
“Jesus Christ was also misunderstood, Masayoshi Son tells investors” in the Financial Times
Plus this gem from the Financial Times comment section.
“Trying to Support a Local Pizza Joint? Just Make Sure It Isn’t Actually Chuck E. Cheese” in Food & Wine

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