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Energy and Financial sectors were the biggest drag in the session, while travel related companies were also weaker as concerns rose over a possible resurgence in covid-19 cases, as data showed New York City’s rate of positive Covid-19 tests rose above 3%

Investors watched the first US Presidential debate closely yesterday, and after a messy debate it is hard to quantify the impact on markets, although polling in the wake of the debate showed that the odds of Joe Biden winning increased.

This week sees the first 2020 US presidential debate which will be watched closely by investors.

Global markets were higher overnight as US markets (S&P 500 +1.6%) jumped after four weeks of declines and European shares added the most in three months in broad gains for equities.

Global markets were mixed overnight, as US markets were higher (S&P 500 Index +0.3%) on speculation that talks about a new round of economic stimulus will resume amid growing concern over a resurgence in coronavirus cases around the world.

Global markets sold-off overnight (S&P 500 Index -2.4%) with all three major Wall street indices falling sharply without a clear catalyst.

Global markets continued the recent downward trend overnight (S&P 500 Index -1.1%) with all three of Wall Street’s main indexes lower, although Tech stocks outperformed.

Global markets were up overnight (S&P 500 Index +1.1%) snapping a 4-day losing streak as investors “bought the dip” despite a likely delay in new fiscal stimulus by Congress and as an increase in the number of covid-19 cases dampened hopes of a faster eco

Global markets were lower overnight as US stocks fell (US S&P 500 index -0.8%) and Treasuries gained as investors mulled whether the levels of stimulus being provided is enough amid a gradual economic recovery.