Monday

March 16, 2020

Arts and culture

COVID-19 pandemic

Rock art in Iran

An ancient petroglyph has been discovered in Central Iran. (Newsweek)

Business and economy

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Renault announces that it is halting all production at its industrial sites in France until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Reuters)

The 2020 Dayton Hamvention, the world's largest amateur radio convention, is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (The Shortwave Listening Post)

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, 2020 stock market crash

Asian markets fall substantially and European markets open with huge losses. S&P futures fall 5%, triggering a trading halt in response to the Federal Reserve's emergency measures. (ABC News)

The Dow closes 2,997 points or 12.9% lower - its largest daily points movement. (AP via Mercury News)