Global stock markets were mixed on Wednesday (July 8) with United States (US) stocks paring gains as investors feared that a resurgence in new infections could delay reopening plans. A spike in coronavirus cases worldwide raised concerns about the global economic recovery and further lockdowns. Several US states reported record increases in new COVID-19 infections, while other parts of the world, including Australia and Spain, have also been hit by a new wave of cases.

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