Pavan Sharma

Global markets were mostly higher overnight (S&P 500 Index +1.3%), as US stocks rose on signs of progress in developing a covid-19 vaccine and as a spurt of multi billion-dollar deals lifted investor optimism.

Global markets were mixed on Friday (S&P 500 Index +0.05%) although US technology stocks continued to slide in a volatile session which ended with US markets little changed.

Global markets were lower overnight (S&P 500 Index -1.7%) as the selloff in mega-cap technology shares sent stocks to their fourth loss in five days. Volatility remains elevated as investors remain worried that valuations stretched too far in a five-month