The United States has agreed a rescue package for the economy worth more than $1.8 trillion.

The package includes money to bail out industries that have been affected by the coronavirus crisis.

US markets rose in response, including the Dow Jones which went up by more than 4% in early afternoon trade in New York.

Ian Guider, markets editor of The Business Post, brought us this story and more in our daily business update, including:

• Ryanair providing repatriation and emergency medical flights
• Cairn Homes says continuing to build even though sales are expected to be impacted by COVID-19
• Dalata lays off staff, cuts director pay as hotels close

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