World stocks slip on record COVID-19 surge, U.S. election uncertainty ========== World stocks slip as COVID-19 cases surge and U.S. election uncertainty looms. The global tally of COVID-19 cases surpasses 40 million. The U.S. election is less than two weeks away. European stocks fall as new COVID-19 restrictions are imposed. Asian stocks decline as COVID-19 cases rise in Europe and the U.S. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures drop. Investors are concerned about the impact of the pandemic on the global economy. The surge in COVID-19 cases raises fears of more lockdowns and economic damage. The uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election adds to market volatility. The global stock market is experiencing a downward trend due to these factors. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHBzOi8vYm9ybmVvYnVsbGV0aW4uY29tLmJuL3dvcmxkLXN0b2Nrcy1zbGlwLW9uLXJlcG9ydC11cy1taWdodC10aWdodGVuLXRlY2hub2xvZ3ktY3VyYnMtb24tY2hpbmEv0gEA