European, Asian shares slump – GulfToday

European, Asian shares slump – GulfToday

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Europe stock slipped on Monday as eyes remain on Brexit negotiations, however, it still maintains its position for the best month as people remain optimistic for a vaccine.

 

London's FTSE 100 slipped 0.3%, while the pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.5% after four weeks of gains which have seen it rise nearly 15% so far in November.

 

UK awaits the outcome of the talks between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. 

 

Investors hope for a trade deal but talk crumbling five weeks before the deadline is also a possibility. 

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Asian Shares

 

Asian shares fell on Monday despite the optimism for a vaccine led economic recovery and a high finish on Wall Street the previous week.

 

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 dipped 0.8% to 26,433.62 as markets throughout the region quickly lost early gains. South Korea's Kospi lost 0.9% to 2,608.79. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 slipped 1.3% to 6,517.80. Hong Kong's Hang Seng edged down 1.5% to 26,501.58, while the Shanghai Composite edged 0.1% lower to 3,404.90. 

 

Stephen Innes, chief global market strategist at Axi said despite the fluctuation, investors are hopeful for a vaccination that would help in recovering the economy. 

 

Innes said, "vaccines offer