Monday Outlook: Oil prices fall; sterling sinks amid worries over new coronavirus strain

Monday Outlook: Oil prices fall; sterling sinks amid worries over new coronavirus strain

Monday Outlook: Oil prices fall; sterling sinks amid worries over new coronavirus strain Several European countries begin closing their doors to travellers from the UK    French oil giant Total Refinery is seen during sunset in Donges, France, November 30, 2020. Zawya brings you all the latest news and insights relevant to Middle East and global investors in equities, commodities and currencies.Stocks, sterling unsettled as new virus strain shuts UKMSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dipped 0.2%Oil prices fall amid worries over new coronavirus strainBrent crude dropped 97 cents, or 1.9%, to $51.29 a barrelStocks, sterling unsettled as new virus strain shuts UKMSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dipped 0.2%Zawya brings you all the latest news and insights relevant to Middle East and global investors in equities, commodities and currencies.Oil prices fall amid worries over new coronavirus strainBrent crude dropped 97 cents, or 1.9%, to $51.29 a barrelDollar climbs, sterling sinks as coronavirus lockdowns stoke haven demandSterling was the biggest loser in early Asian trading after Britain imposed tough new restrictionsGold scales 1-1/2-month high on U.S. stimulus deal boostSpot gold rose 0.8% to $1,896.39 per ounceDisclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The content