The second wave of the virus is here, but markets appear not to care. Investors are betting that higher infections do not translate into more fatalities. Perhaps the US is…
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The rise in new infections for Covid-19 in the US is a worry. As noted last week, it is hard to see the stock market making much headway when Covid-19…
The outbreak of Covid-19 in Beijing has been a good demonstration of how Asia has led in the fight against the virus. The authorities have “responded with fierce determination to…
Scientists at Moderna have released data that they claimed “back up and inform the pivotal (first) study”. And one dose may be enough to provide protection against Covid-19. ‘Ultra-fast’ Phase…
Widespread protests in the UK and US have alarmed scientists, who warn that both countries are particularly vulnerable to a second wave of Covid-19 infections. Social cohesion is rapidly becoming…
A big week for equities. Last week we suggested that the protests over George Floyd’s death and civil disturbance might be a risk to the generally constructive view of equities…
