European stocks hit by fears of new virus wave

(Reuters) - European stocks fell from a two-week high on Wednesday as investors turned cautious following a surge in the number of coronavirus cases globally.The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 1.5%, with the economically sensitive sectors such as travel & leisure , automakers and banks leading declines.Many U.S. states reported record daily increases in COVID-19 infections amid easing of lockdowns, while a media report that European Union countries are prepared to bar entry to Americans raised..