Friday's News Links

[CNBC] Dow slides 500 points after Texas rolls back reopening amid spike in coronavirus cases

[Reuters] Global stocks flat as U.S. virus concerns offset Europe rebound hopes

[FXStreet] Coronavirus Update US: Florida COVID-19 cases rose by 7.8%

[CNBC] Texas rolls back its reopening a day after pausing plans as coronavirus cases rise

[AP] US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge

[CNBC] Coronavirus mortgage bailouts suddenly swell as homeowners face new struggles

[Reuters] Falling AAAngels: The shrinking 'triple A' world

[CNBC] Coronavirus live updates: Housing and jobs markets show signs of slowing recovery

[AP] Governors who quickly reopened backpedal as virus surges

[Reuters] Mexican economy shrinks record 17.3% in April as industry swoons

[Reuters] IMF's Georgieva says virus crisis could ultimately test IMF resources

[Reuters] Timeline: Threats and stalemate one year after Trump last met North Korea's Kim

[Reuters] Amid pandemic, SE Asian nations warn of 'alarming' South China Sea incidents

[NYT] Still Reeling From Oil Plunge, Texas Faces New Threat: Surge in Virus Cases

[WSJ] Covid-19 Is a Puzzle That Wall Street Can’t Solve

[WSJ] Faith in the V-Shaped Recovery Takes a Hit

[FT] Fed balance sheet shrinks as use of emergency facilities levels out

[FT] Riskiest US companies are left behind in rush to buy debt

[FT] Arctic Circle’s record temperatures heighten global warming concerns