World Stocks Start November Strong

LONDON (Reuters) - Global stocks started the new month on firmer ground on Thursday after a brutal October, while sterling rallied on reports that Britain and the European Union are close to a post-Brexit deal on financial services. FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside the entrance of the London Stock Exchange in London, Britain. Aug 23, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo The MSCI All-Country World Index, which tracks stocks in 47 countries, was up 0.3 percent on the day.