Business activity in Europe and Japan collapsed in April as governments tightened restrictions on movement and social interaction, according to surveys
The surveys, out Thursday, suggest governments have effectively closed parts of the economy where face-to-face interaction is unavoidable—such as restaurants and barbers—and activity has tumbled in parts of the economy less directly affected.
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