The United States has reported 26 percent increase in coronavirus test positivity in the last two weeks.
As per the latest data published by the New York Times, 16 percent of people who are subjected to Covid test nationwide are diagnosed with coronavirus infection. This is the highest rate in many months.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.