Bloomberg Europe’s car industry showed tentative signs of a recovery in May with some French and Spanish buyers braving visits to reopened showrooms. New car registrations fell 50% in France year-on-year, CCFA, the nation’s automotive-industry group, said on Monday. The drop was an improvement over April’s 89% plunge. Spain also showed a slight comeback. Renault SA and Peugeot owner PSA ...

Bloomberg The UK government is preparing to unveil an economic stimulus package in July as it steps up attempts to lessen the depth of the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Financial Times reported, citing unidentified government officials. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is working on proposals to invest in training programs, infrastructure and help for technology firms, ...

Bloomberg The US labour market is showing the earliest signs of recovery, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. A drop in continued jobless claims, especially in states that reopened earlier than others, suggests rehiring by businesses may be starting to turn the tide, analysts led by New York-based economist Jan Hatzius wrote in a report to clients. The economists cautioned ...