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Oil prices rose about 2% on Monday, lifted by comments from doctors for U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting he could be discharged from hospital as soon as Monday, just a few days after his positive test for COVID-19 sparked widespread alarm. Trump's health update eased political uncertainty in global markets, pushing Brent up to $39.96 a barrel by 0232 GMT, gaining 69 cents or 1.8%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $37.81 a barrel, up 76 cents, or 2.1%....
Oct.04 -- The coronavirus outbreak within the White House is cutting short Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s current visit to Asia. Bloomberg’s Stephen Engle reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”...
Oct.04 -- Avonhurst partner and head of global political strategy Tina Fordham, discusses Trump's health after contracting COVID-19, and its impact on the markets and poles. She speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidii Stroud-Watts on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."...
Stock markets rose on Monday on hopes that President Donald Trump could be discharged from hospital later in the day, easing some of the political uncertainty that shook global bourses in the previous session. Trump, 74, was flown to hospital for treatment for the coronavirus on Friday, but his doctors say he has responded well and could return to the White House on Monday. China's financial markets are closed for a public holiday....
U.S. stock futures rose on Monday on hopes that President Donald Trump could be discharged from hospital later in the day, easing some of the political uncertainty that shook Wall Street in the previous session. Trump, 74, was flown to hospital for treatment for the coronavirus on Friday, but his doctors say he has responded well and could return to the White House on Monday. S&P 500 e-mini futures rose 0.45% in early Asian trading, while Nasdaq futures gained 0.58%....
Stocks rose on Monday as signs that President Donald Trump's health was improving eased some of the political uncertainty caused by his coronavirus infection, which sent investors rushing for safety last week. Trump, 74, was flown to hospital for treatment for the coronavirus on Friday, but his doctors say he has responded well and could return to the White House on Monday. Overhanging the relief rally, however, are continued uncertainty about his condition and some concerns that Trump's case could be more severe than public disclosures suggest....
