Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

International market higher after Biden's election

Impact of COVID 19 on economy

. Source: SBS

Asian stock exchanges and the Wall Street futures market celebrated the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the US, opening the week higher. Optimism also followed the news about the 90% efficacy of a vaccine against COVID-19.


Published

Updated

By Massimiliano Gugole, Carlo Oreglia

Source: SBS




Share this with family and friends


Asian stock exchanges and the Wall Street futures market celebrated the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the US, opening the week higher. Optimism also followed the news about the 90% efficacy of a vaccine against COVID-19.


With UNSW-Canberra finance professor Massimiliano Tani we tackled the economic issues of the week.

People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.

If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

News and information is available in 63 languages at https://sbs.com.au/coronavirus

Listen to SBS Italian everyday, from 8am to 10am AEST. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Latest podcast episodes

Follow SBS Italian

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS Italian News

Watch it onDemand

Watch now