Coronavirus outbreak threatens record stretch of job growth

The U.S. economy has added jobs every month for more than 10 years straight, defying expectations with a record stretch of prosperity.

But the resilient labor market is facing dire threats from the steadily expanding coronavirus outbreak, posing a major risk for President Trump as he runs a reelection campaign claiming unprecedented economic success.

With more than 230 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across 21 states, Americans across the country are facing school and office closures, canceled events, social withdrawal and potential shortfalls of vital imports from China and elsewhere. Continue reading.