US stocks end lower again as Covid-19 fears offset vaccine optimism | Malay Mail

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NEW YORK, Nov 19 — New York City’s move to temporarily close schools because of the coronavirus offset optimism about Covid-19 vaccines yesterday, weighing on US stocks two days after major indices hit records. Equities were choppy throughout the day, but took a distinct downward path once New...

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 07:17 AM MYT

Equities were choppy throughout the day, but took a distinct downward path once New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the school closures after the city hit its target of a seven-day average coronavirus positivity rate of three per cent. Major US indices finished the day about 1 per cent lower. Both the Dow and S&P 500 finished at records on Monday, but have now fallen the last two days.

 

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