European stocks slide as surge in virus cases hits rebound hopes | Malay Mail

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NEW YORK, July 4 — European stocks fell yesterday after gaining ground during the week as a surge in US coronavirus cases made investors less optimistic about prospects for a rebound in the global economy. After opening largely flat, the pan-European STOXX 600 index lost ground as the session...

After opening largely flat, the pan-European STOXX 600 index lost ground as the session wore on, with personal & household goods makers, miners, automakers and banks leading declines. — Reuters pic

The benchmark index closed down 0.8 per cent, with trading volumes thin because of a US market holiday. The index logged a 2 per cent weekly gain. “For this, clearer signs of a recovery in international trade should be visible. The data on this is constructive, but not surprising to the upside.” But there are doubts about the pace of the recovery with some countries in Europe reimposing restrictions due to a surge in Covid-19 cases.

 

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