On Monday, U.S. stock markets soared, as more states loosened coronavirus-induced lockdowns, and investors set up for the busiest week of quarterly earnings.
Colorado, Mississippi, Minnesota, Montana, and Tennessee were expected to join many other states this week in reopening industries, prompting criticism from health advocates as industry shutdowns forced millions of people out of jobs around the country.
Trillions of dollars in stimulus have managed to help the S&P 500 Index rebound nearly 30 percent from lows in March, although analysts say further growth may be limited unless progress is made on treatments for the virus.