Dead. And what is he doing . Nothing. The coronavirus features prominently as donald trump and joe biden fight for airtime, 18 days away from the election. Global stocks struggled for direction as europe goes into reverse with increased restrictions. German hits records as they plan for a tough winter. And walk or talk . Boris johnson will decide today if he will abandon brexit negotiations. It comes as eu leaders refuse to give a clear signal on prospects of a new deal. Good friday morning, everyone. The focus is on the fragile recovery on thin ice as europe deals with rising infections across the region. They are reporting the highest number of new cases since the outbreak peak in the spring. France is reporting new infections. London will move into the highest threat level, which bans the mixing of households indoors. On the other side of the break planning, while fiscal stimulus is elusive, midwest states are seeing a rise in cases. And the world bank chief Economist Says it didnt