A World Of Problems
Global risk sentiment deteriorated markedly on Thursday as virus fears, waning odds of a pre-election US stimulus deal, Brexit brinksmanship, and losses in Hong Kong tied to reports that the Trump administration plans to target Ant Group, all conspired to rattle investors' already frayed nerves.
In London, citizens are set to be forbidden from "mixing" with other households starting Saturday, a bid to halt the spread of the virus by curtailing small, indoor gatherings. "I must warn Londoners we