Bad COVID news appears to outweigh the good for investors

Published: Dec. 21, 2020, 3:37 p.m.

Despite a pandemic relief agreement in Congress, markets are down on news of new lockdowns and coronavirus mutations. Plus, what’s been left out of the coronavirus relief bill, including direct aid for state and local governments and liability protections for businesses.

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