New York  —  US stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as a surge in coronavirus cases in the US  reignited fears after a new round of quarantines, compounded by a worsening forecast of the economic damage from the pandemic.

The US has recorded the second-largest rise in infections since the health crisis began, with states where restrictions meant to slow the spread of the disease were lifted early seeing a flare-up in cases...

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