Stocks remain subdued this morning with concerns over the spread of the delta variant of Covid-19 and the potential effect on global growth still to the fore. Investors may also be reluctant to make fresh moves ahead of key US inflation data due on Wednesday and Thursday.

In Washington today the US Senate will vote on the passage of Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan. Approval It is expected the bill will be approved and passed to the and sent to the House of Representatives.

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