There are few winners as the markets drop amid fears of coronavirus lockdowns. Tom Wilson of Reuters provides analysis of the market sectors that are most affected. Can you invest for a particular election outcome? BlackRock’s Tony DeSpirito shares his views on how to deal with the current market volatility. There are ways to feel happier even during a pandemic. A cognitive neuroscientist explains her technique for CNBC.
Stocks Sink As Coronavirus Lockdowns Loom — Global stocks and the euro tumbled on Wednesday as coronavirus infections rose in Europe and the United States, igniting fears of strict lockdowns that would damage already fragile economic recoveries. The gloomy news pummeled stocks seen as especially sensitive to the economy. Read more…
Volatility, The Vote And Taking The Long View — According to Tony DeSpirito, this election is seen as particularly consequential. However, Americans may not wake to a clear election result on Nov. 4. For one, mail-in voting is expected to be widely used nationwide, and it will take time for all ballots to be counted. He suggests that market volatility may extend well beyond Election Day. Read more…
Happiness Expert: One Technique For Staying Upbeat During The Pandemic — “A sense of control is very important for happiness,” Tali Sharot, a cognitive neuroscientist and author of “The Optimism Bias,” told CNBC Make It. One of the best ways of doing that is to start making plans, or what she calls “anticipatory events.” Such tactics can not only help us regain feelings of excitement but also that sense of control, she said. Read more…
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