Global Market Sentiment Sapped By COVID-19 Surge, US Stimulus Stalemate

World shares slid to a two-week low on Thursday, and oil steadied after another heavy fall, as a surge in global COVID-19 cases and fractious US stimulus talks kept financial markets cautious.

Europe's early equity falls were their fourth in a row, while a disappointing German consumer morale survey also meant it was the first dip of the week for the high-flying euro.