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Number of Italian Covid-19 infections rises a bit more quickly on Wednesday
The total number of Italians confirmed as still having Covid-19 increased a bit more quickly on Wednesday than on the day before.
Europe close: Stocks little changed as authorities debate easing social distancing measures
Stocks finished the Wednesday on a mixed note amid warnings from the World Health Organisation against unwinding quarantine or social-distancing measures prematurely, even as estimates of the likely huge economic toll of the pandemic continue to roll in.
Thursday preview: OPEC+ talks, US jobs market in focus
Investors' focus at the end of the holiday-shortened trading week will revert to global oil markets and the latest batch of US economic indicators.
FTSE 250 movers: Hyve Group gains after pulling dividend, founder switches out of Dixons Carphone
London's second-tier index was trading firmly higher on Wednesday afternoon, outperforming peers on the Continent by a wide margin.
Europe midday: Stocks dip as WHO warns against easing containment measures
Stocks are trading slightly lower amid warnings from the World Health Organisation against unwinding quarantine or social-distancing prematurely, even as estimates of the likely huge economic toll of the pandemic continue to roll in.