New Covid Variant Shows Signs of Antibody Resistance

Scientists at Texas AM Universitys Global Health Research Complex say theyve detected a new Covid19 variant that shows signs of a more contagious strain that causes more severe illness and appears to be resistant to antibodies. The new variant, BV1, named after its Brazos Valley origin, was found during Texas AMs routine coronavirus screening via […]
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Rich Countries are Refusing to Waive Rights on Vaccines

The U.S., Canada and U.K. are among some of the highincome countries actively blocking a patentwaiver proposal designed to boost the global production of Covid19 vaccines. It comes as coronavirus cases worldwide surge to their highest level so far and the World Health Organization has repeatedly admonished a shocking imbalance in the distribution of vaccines […]
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Dovish ECB Tone Hit the Euro

The ECB kept policy unchanged, which helped the euro develop intraday gains right up to Lagardes press conference. However, the European Central Bank presidents comments should be seen as very dovish, weighing on the euros strength. It wont be surprising if we soon see a new battle for 1.2000 in EURUSD. In particular, Lagarde has […]
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U.S. Stocks Drop on News of Biden Tax Proposals

NEW YORK, April 22 Reuters U.S. stocks dived on Thursday on reports President Joe Biden planned to almost double the capital gains tax, news analysts said provided an excuse to take profits in a directionless market ahead of big techs earnings next week. The three main indexes on Wall Street also fell on reports that […]
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