Asia-Pacific stocks bounce as investors assess omicron Covid variant concerns; oil prices jump 2%

View in Browser  |  Forward to a Friend Wed, 01 Dec 2021 MORNING SQUAWK APAC TOP NEWS          GUEST HIGHLIGHTS DJIA 34,483.72 652.22 -1.86%  S&P 500 4,567.00 88.27 -1.90%  NASDAQ 15,537.69 245.14 -1.55%  HSI 23,788.03 312.77 +1.33%  STI 3,081.82 40.53 +1.32%  ASX 200 7,223.10 32.90 -0.45%  Quotes and charts as of Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:28 AM +08. Top News Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:14 AM +08 Asia-Pacific stocks bounce as investors assess omicron Covid variant concerns; oil prices jump 2% Shares stateside dropped overnight, with the S&P 500 falling nearly 2% amid fears over the recently discovered omicron Covid variant. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:53 AM +08 Powell says Fed will discuss speeding up bond-buying taper at December meeting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated Tuesday that the central bank could step up the removal of its efforts to boost the economy. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:31 AM +08 FDA advisory panel narrowly endorses Merck's oral Covid treatment pill, despite reduced efficacy and safety questions The FDA's Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee voted 13 to 10 to recommend emergency authorization of molnupiravir, an oral antiviral drug to fight Covid. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:04 AM +08 Why Apple was the only tech stock that went up on Tuesday Needham analyst Laura Martin pointed to Apple's strong cash flow, product pipeline and a "flight to quality." Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:57 AM +08 CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely over role in advising governor brother Andrew during harassment scandal CNN has suspended anchor Chris Cuomo for his role in advising his brother Andrew Cuomo during the former governor's sexual harassment scandal. Guest Highlights – Today on CNBC All times given in SIN/HK. 10:45 Caecilia Chu CEO and Co-Founder, YouTrip Fund raise announcement/digital wallet 11:00 Christiner Wood Global Head of Equity Strategy, Jefferies Global markets 11:30 Perry Warjiyo Governor, Bank Indonesia Indo central bank outlook 11:40 Dr. Leong Hoe Nam Infectious Disease Specialist, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Omicron/SG cases 13:30 Dr. Syra Madad Infectious disease epidemiologist in NYC Covid/Omicron/Vaccine 13:40 Timothy Ash Senior EM Sovereign Strategist, BlueBay Asset Management Turkey GDP/economy . Terms Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Advertise with us