U.S. markets close higher, shrugging off dismal ADP jobs numbers as Democrats continue their opposition to proposals in a fresh virus stimulus package. U.S. airlines shares respond to the upside following GOP Senators’ backing of a $25bn aid package for the industry. Bosses of the largest carriers warn that demand will take years to rebound. Siemens makes changes to its managing board as it beats Q3 forecasts, but the German industrial giant expects the pandemic to weigh on profits in the fourth quarter. And in London, the BoE prepares to issue its latest decision. There is speculation that policy makers will dash hopes of a V-shaped recovery for the UK.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.