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European stocks rise on signs of hope about omicron

KEY POINTS Investors reacted to a study out of South Africa suggesting a reduced risk of hospitalization and severe disease from omicron compared with delta . The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized an antiviral Covid pill from Pfizer for people aged 12 and above at risk of severe illness . . . …

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Oil prices stable as positive COVID news balances curbs

Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as signs that the worst effects of the Omicron variant might be more containable than previously feared were countered by new COVID-19 restrictions amid surging infections Brent crude futures advanced 2.07%, or $1.56, to $76.85 per barrel, after a 1.8% gain in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

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Asia stocks mostly rise as investors assess omicron variant risk; travel stocks in Singapore fall

KEY POINTS . Asia-Pacific shares were mostly higher in Wednesday trade . Singapore travel stocks fell in Wednesday trade after the country’s health ministry announced a freezing of new ticket sales for quarantine-free travel starting Thursday in a bid to limit exposure to imported omicron cases . Technology shares in Asia rose, following similar moves …

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Dollar regains ground as volatility starts to fade

    The Aussie and Kiwi dollars on Wednesday, gave up some of their gains from the day before, as a rally in riskier asset classes began to lose steam, though moves were muted as traders started to head out for the holidays The Australian dollar lost 0.3% to $0.7130 and the New Zealand dollar lost 0.3% to …

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Oil climbs on weaker dollar, China, amid omicron caution

      Oil prices rose again on Wednesday as the dollar slipped, with risk appetite returning as some governments resist imposing lockdowns to curb the spread of the omicron Covid-19 variant and as China said it would be able to sustain economic growth U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.5%, …

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European markets muted as investors monitor omicron risk

KEY POINTS Global markets have endured a volatile week thus far, and European shares rebounded 1.4% on Tuesday to retrace much of the loss accrued during a sharp sell-off in the previous session Investors are juggling the rapid spread of the omicron variant, and the introduction of containment measures by governments around the world, with …

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Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps 2% as investors assess omicron risks; semiconductor stocks in Asia rise

KEY POINTS Shares in Asia-Pacific rose on Tuesday Investors continued monitoring developments surrounding the omicron Covid variant. Global stocks tumbled on Monday as concerns surrounding the fast-spreading omicron Covid strain weighed on investor sentiment Semiconductor stocks in Asia-Pacific rose after Micron delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. Shares of the U.S.-listed firm soared nearly 7% in after …

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Oil prices rise but Omicron worries linger

    Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday after a sharp fall in the previous session as investors’ appetite for risk improved, although they remained cautious amid the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant across the globe. Brent crude was up $1.03, or 1.4%, at $72.56 per barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.11, …

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Dollar on back foot as Treasury yields soften, omicron keeps markets on edge

      The dollar hovered below recent highs on Tuesday having lost ground overnight after a blow to Democratic spending plans in Washington, but worries about the Omicron coronavirus variant kept risk currencies in check The dollar index , which measures the currency against six major peers, was last at 96.513, having lost ground …

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European markets look for rebound as investors assess omicron risk; Stoxx 600 up 1%

KEY POINTS Global stocks pulled back on Monday as fears over the rapid spread of the omicron variant and the potential for further containment measures dented risk assets Moderna announced Monday that the booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine had shown itself to be effective against the omicron variant in laboratory testing . . LONDON …

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