Well we're at the end of May and it's been a ride! Markets rebounded and there is hope, at least here in New York, that we can start to re-open. NY has a 4 phase approach. Note, all have extensive rules, see the official page for more information.
Phase 1:
Construction
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Retail - (Limited to curbside or in-store pickup or drop off)
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Phase 2:
Offices
Real Estate
Essential and Phase 2 in-store retail
Vehicle sales, lease, rentals
Retail rental, repair and cleaning
Commercial building management
Hair salons and barbershops (Yay)
NOT OPEN:
Malls
Dine-in and on-premise restaurant or bar service, excluding take-out or delivery for off-premise consumption;
Large gathering/event venues
Gyms, fitness centers, and exercise classes,
Video lottery and casino gaming facilities;
Movie theaters, except drive-ins; and
Places of public amusement
Phase 3:
The guidelines below apply to non-essential businesses in regions that are permitted to reopen, essential businesses throughout the state that were previously permitted to remain open, and commercial and recreational activities that have been permitted to operate statewide with restrictions
NOT OPEN: Restaurants and dine-in
Phase 4:
NOT OPEN:
Arts / Entertainment / Recreation
Education
Holy Cow! Can it get any more confusing??
The stock market on the other hand is more direct. Markets appear to be making a recovery with the major indexes either above their 30 week moving average or about to break through and above it.
