European Stocks, U.S. Futures Pause after Record-Setting Day

European stocks edged lower, as traders paused after a rally on signs a second coronavirus vaccine works effectively. 


 
Fed Committed to Using All Available Tools to Boost Economy, Official Says

Richard Clarida, the Fed's vice chairman, detailed in a speech how the central bank's new framework works in theory and practice. 


 
U.S. Hospitalizations Again Reach a Record, as Cases Rise

The country reported more than 166,000 new cases for Monday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, up from more than 133,000 a day earlier. 


 
Shipping Stocks Are Riding a Different Kind of Covid-19 Wave

Industry consolidation and surging trans-Pacific trade have laid the foundations for strong performance from an unloved sector. 


 
New Infections Remain High in Europe, But Spread is Slowing

Coronavirus infections continued to spread at a high level around Europe, but in many instances were below their recent highs, as hopes grow that the outbreak's second wave is slowing as lockdowns begin to have an effect. 


 
Midmarket Firms Expect Strong Recovery Even as Pandemic Pain Lingers

Midmarket private-equity investors are optimistic about the deal environment next year, when they expect to see a strong pipeline of new opportunities and a more stable political environment. 


 
Shelton Faces More GOP Opposition for Fed Nomination, Setting Up Close Vote

A third Republican senator said Monday he wouldn't support the confirmation of a nominee of President Trump to a seat on the Federal Reserve's board of governors, setting up a close vote as soon as this week. 


 
Global Regulators Highlight Need to Shore Up Money-Market Funds

The Financial Stability Board issued its report on financial market disruptions triggered by the coronavirus pandemic in March. 


 
Economists Start to Call for Enhanced Stimulus From the Fed

The surging number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and the likelihood of more pandemic-induced economic disruption could force the Federal Reserve to bolster the amount of stimulus it is providing sooner than expected, some economists say. 


 
U.S. Crop Prices Are Rising, and China Is Buying

Investors have piled into bullish wagers on soybeans, corn and wheat after the coronavirus pandemic had cast doubt on demand.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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