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MSCI’s index of developed and emerging equity markets is up almost 13% in November
From recycled plastic credit cards to biodegradable shoes, eco-friendly products have swept across consumer markets
Progress on a vaccine and Trump’s move to begin transfer of power buoy global markets
Data released on Monday showed the jab has average efficacy of 70%
Late-session fall comes after European bourses built on strong monthly rallies
Equity markets in Europe also decline as lockdowns weigh on investor sentiment
Eyeing path to pandemic’s end, investors chase travel, energy and financial stocks higher
Optimism for dealing with pandemic next year trumps rising infection numbers
Large companies including Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook weigh on the S&P 500
Pandemic breakthrough is now a clearer path forward for unloved stocks
S&P 500 gained over 7% while US Treasuries went on a wild ride that ended near where they started
S&P 500 companies report slimmer declines in sales and profits than forecast
Tech stocks lead Wall Street lower as Covid and US election angst builds
Wall Street follows European bourses lower on new pandemic restrictions in France and Germany
Equities sell off on worries that soaring infections will stymie economic recoveries
Travel and energy sectors hit hard as investors await details of stimulus talks
Late gains for S&P 500 fail to offset losses for the week
Investors remain focused on lockdowns and prospects for economic relief package
Rise in coronavirus cases also adds to pressure on benchmark S&P 500 and technology-heavy Nasdaq
Wall Street’s progress tempered by rising number of Covid-19 cases
Academics and investors suggest market will be too localised to provide an effective hedge
Setback in coronavirus medical trial and stark IMF warning hit market sentiment
Biden’s strong position in polls curbs expectations for volatility in coming months
European bourses also close higher
Session gains wiped out by news that negotiations will be on hold until after election
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