The US economy is facing an accelerating surge in coronavirus cases and harsh new restrictions on business activity without the cushion of meaningful fiscal support, raising fears of a blow to the recovery.
Even though equity markets have rallied strongly on advances in the development of a vaccine, the deteriorating health situation across the country is presenting an imminent threat to the US economy as the winter months approach.
The US has already recorded more than 1m new coronavirus cases so far this month, with the healthcare system in parts of the country now under severe strain. Lockdown measures have been introduced in a number of states and major cities in an attempt to contain the spread.
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