Macro Briefing: 19 November 2020

US coronavirus deaths continue to rise sharply: PLTCO
States with fewest restrictions suffer worst virus outbreaks: NYT
Oxford Covid vaccine trials shows encouraging results for older adults: CNBC
Georgia recount expected to reaffirm that Biden won state: RTRS
Asia-Pacific countries eye freer trade policy with Biden administration: RTRS
Today’s US jobless claims report likely to show new applications remain high: WSJ
ECB president pledges robust stimulus in Dec to support Eurozone economy: BBG
Why is bitcoin surging? MW
Trump’s last stand to overturn Biden win: Electoral College delegates: PLTCO
Single-family home construction in US rose more than forecast in Oct: BBG