Jun 8, 2020

Is the worst behind us?

Projections for the second quarter are staggering, but will the U.S. economy see a rebound after that? David Becker/Getty Images

Surprise job growth. State reopenings. Market optimism. And positive economic growth projections for the third quarter. Plus, of a potential mega-merger in the pharmaceutical industry. And, the significance of a Russian tanker's voyage through the Arctic.

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COVID-19

Are we almost through the worst of the COVID-19 economic decline?

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Alex Schroeder

Jun 8, 2020

The National Association for Business Economics predicts our economy could be growing once again by the third quarter.

Overhanging any forecast is the risk that a second wave of the coronavirus could threaten the economy once again.

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Russian tanker crosses Arctic in early season voyage as ice grows thinner

by Scott Tong

Jun 8, 2020

The route, which saves more than 10 days of travel, is a test case for a Russian energy company that wants to ship gas to China through the summer.

The ice-breaking Christophe de Margerie, carrying natural gas to China, was able to start its Arctic voyage earlier in the year because of thinning ice.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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