London — A wave of risk aversion swept markets on Friday after US President Donald Trump said he and his wife had tested positive for Covid-19 and will isolate, weeks ahead of the elections.

Shortly before 5am GMT, Trump said on Twitter that he and his wife had been tested for coronavirus after Hope Hicks, a senior adviser who recently travelled with the president, tested positive...

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