Equitable and effective Global Distribution of vaccines. This conversation is part of a series, global inclusive recovery and rebuilding which was developed with the aspen into institute in word joining the global interveners group in this effort to present the presentation today, we are very honored that Elizabeth Cohen of cnn is leading the conversation and as a reminder and we are happy to get to the questions as part of the conversation. Thank you all and welcome elizabeth. Thank you so much im so glad to be here with all of these wonderful panelist that we are going to have with us, nearly ten months into the outbreak, covid19 is exposing equities and Healthcare Systems worldwide in hopes that the vaccines will really change things because right now this virus has killed more than a Million People worldwide and its infected more than 44 Million People, millions have been left without work and economy have been left many in terrible shape. , how do we ensure a Vaccine Development D
Round two. Has admitted sachs its role, reaching multiple settlements. Aery lets get started with check of the markets. U. S. Futures coming online slightly higher. This after we saw u. S. Stocks gaining ground in the regular session. There was optimism for another round of stimulus ahead of the last president ial debate. , andht, banks rallied reached the highest since june Energy Shares rebounded with oil. We will check that shortly after. Small caps also gained around. We could take a look at the dollar right there. We saw again in the first time in five sessions. Check out oil right now. A flood at the moment at around 40 a barrel level. , also the latest sign of opecplus that they ford be restraining supply longer. We heard Vladimir Putin say that russia is able to put output further if needed. Haidi a thick a look at how we are setting up the asian session. There getting this out from u. S. Election. Greater volatility and portions playing out here. Take a look at nikkei futures.
American people. Democratic Vice President ial nominee Kamala Harris campaigned in arizona today, where polling averages show joe biden with a narrow 2 lead. Senator harris criticized President Trump for putting the health of his supporters at risk by packing them together in those large rallies. Now President Trump is also in arizona today, he is holding two separate rallies. In bull head city, he accused democrats of overreacting to the coronavirus pandemic. Under bidens cruel and senseless lockdowns, countless americans will die, and you know this, from suicide, drugs, deferred medical care. There are so many different things. The cure cannot be worse than the problem. During a Campaign Event in greensboro, north carolina, today, Vice President mike pence is presented to the podium. He has continued to hold events even after five close aides contracted the coronavirus. Pence, though, has tested negative so far. The lit its polls give joe biden a slight advantage over President Trump
The Prime Ministers Office to demand his resignation on wednesday. On thursday, Government Police moved to quell the protest, by reuters are reporting that state television said it was necessary to maintain peace and order. In addition to the ban on gatherings, the publication of any news or online messages judged to Harm National Security is also prohibited. The huge antigovernment protests have come at a time when the king, who spends most of the time outside his country, is in the thai capital. Then str they are demanding change in the political system, including a new constitution and reform of the monarchy. Moving to france where the city of lights will be going dark. A nightly curfew will be in effect starting saturday for paris and other major cities, as the french government grapples with a resurgence of the coronavirus. Translator the message i want to send is that i need each of you, we need each other to stop the spread of the virus. The government declared a new Public Heal
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