Bloomberg Businesses across the US have begun intensive Covid-19 disinfection regimens, exposing returning workers and consumers to some chemicals that are largely untested for human health, a development that’s alarming health and environmental safety experts. The rush to disinfect is well-intentioned. Executives want to protect employees while abiding by US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention guidelines (and to avoid ...

Bloomberg European stocks sank to a three-week low and US futures slid as evidence of a second virus wave dashed hopes of a quick economic recovery. Treasuries and the dollar rose. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index pared some losses, but was still 1.4% lower. S&P 500 futures sank 2.2% and Treasuries rallied, pushing the 10-year yield to 0.67%. BP Plc ...

Bloomberg India stocks declined as the number of coronavirus cases continued to rise even as the economy gradually reopens for business. A second wave of infections in China was a drag on the sentiment in the region. The S&P BSE Sensex was set for its steepest drop in four weeks, falling 2.3% to 32,999.44 as of 12:30 pm in Mumbai. ...