The port city of Beira, Mozambique, home to half a million people, was virtually destroyed by the storm. At least 84 people have been killed in Mozambique and 98 in Zimbabwe, though officials said the death toll could climb past 1,000.

Map: Here’s a look at the extent of the destruction, which has affected more than 1.5 million people across three countries.

Moves by the Fed prompt optimism in the markets

Stocks have soared more than 15 percent since the Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, announced in January that the central bank would be patient in its push to increase interest rates.

The Fed could add more fuel to the rally today, when the central bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged and say that it’s in no hurry to raise them.

What’s next: The Fed releases its updated economic projections for this year at 2 p.m. Eastern. Here’s what to watch for.

Yesterday: White House officials said that the $1.5 trillion tax cut pushed through in 2017 would not be enough to deliver the 3 percent annual growth President Trump promised over the long term.