The Omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 could hurt global growth prospects but also push up prices, according to rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s. “The Omicron variant poses risks to global growth and inflation, especially because it came at a time of already tense supply chain, high inflation and labor market shortages,” […]
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Netherlands: A 14th case of the Omicron variant among South African passengers
A new case of the Omicron variant has been identified among passengers arriving from South Africa and tested positive for Covid-19 on their arrival in Amsterdam on Friday, bringing the number of people carrying the variant to 14. today known by the Dutch Minister of Health. “Thanks to the sequencing, it has now been confirmed […]
Moderna: It will take months for mass production of vaccine especially for Omicron
The estimate that it will take months to develop and make available a vaccine that will specifically target the mutated Omicron strain of the coronavirus was expressed by the CEO of Moderna, Stefan Bancel, speaking to CNBC. However, the head of the American company added that a booster dose of more than 100 micrograms of […]
Moderna shares jump 10% after the possibility of having a new vaccine for Omicron in early 2022
The share of Moderna Inc jumped 10.1% in pre-conference trading on Monday after rising 20.7% in the previous session, amid hopes for the rapid development of a new vaccine for this Omicron variant. The company’s stock rallied on Friday as the company announced it would “immediately promote” a booster dose of the vaccine. On Sunday, […]
Eurobank Equities: Correction in the markets is an important investment opportunity – The story of the Greek shares remains impressive
Her Eleftherias Kourtali Markets are likely to fluctuate considerably over the next two weeks, with data on the effectiveness of the Omicron vaccine being the main “lever”, as Eurobank Equities points out. However, he estimates that any correction is a significant investment opportunity for the ATHEX. as the valuations of Greek shares are attractive and […]
Eurobank Equities: Investment opportunity correction in the markets – Greek stocks remain an impressive story
Her Eleftherias Kourtali Markets are likely to fluctuate considerably over the next two weeks, with data on the effectiveness of the Omicron vaccine being the main “lever”, as Eurobank Equities points out. However, he estimates that any correction is a significant investment opportunity for the ATHEX. as the valuations of Greek shares are attractive and […]
UBS: Six reasons to stay calm and not panic in the markets – What should investors do now?
Her Eleftherias Kourtali In the last week, news of rising COVID-19 cases in Europe and the re-imposition of restrictions has not disrupted stock markets. The difference with the Omicron variant is that it has raised concerns about the effectiveness of vaccines, UBS notes. “We share the markets’ concern about the emergence of the new variant […]
Citi: Markets finally plunged – Shares even more attractive now, buy at sell-off
Of Eleftheria Kourtali “Plunge into the markets, at last,” notes Citigroup in a new report describing Friday’s sell-off as normal and expected, but what investors need to do is buy this correction and look specifically at the banking industry. More specifically, with investment psychology being overly optimistic, valuations “strained”, monetary policy tightening and negative news […]
Th. Plevris: In 10-15 days we will have a picture of Omicron
“In the next 10-15 days we will have a picture of the Omicron mutation. Greece has taken measures and we are on alert, as the mutation is moving to different countries,” said the Minister of Health. Thanos Plevris. Speaking on r / s SKAI 100.3, Mr. Plevris stressed that as soon as there are the […]
WHERE: Omicron poses ‘very big’ global risk, countries must take action
LAST UPDATE: 11.57 The Omicron mutation is quite likely to spread internationally, posing an “extremely high” risk, while in some parts of the world it could have “very serious consequences”, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday. The agency, which is a UN agency, in its technical advice to its 194 member countries, calls […]