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Stocks and oil drop as new COVID-19 variant rattles global markets

Global stock markets and oil prices have sold off sharply in response to the new Omicron coronavirus variant and emerging travel restrictions. Major indexes in Europe and the United States are suffering their worst session of the year, with renewed concerns about the economic toll of the pandemic.


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Global stock markets and oil prices have sold off sharply in response to the new Omicron coronavirus variant and emerging travel restrictions. Major indexes in Europe and the United States are suffering their worst session of the year, with renewed concerns about the economic toll of the pandemic.



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