Global stocks gained Thursday as investors looked beyond the chaos in Washington and towards the prospect of further stimulus spending in the US.
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Still, global traders are growing increasingly concerned about a surge in coronavirus infections in several countries that have seen governments impose partial lockdowns and social distancing measures, and shorten opening times for bars and restaurants.