Stocks pause before key EU meeting on coronavirus aid

LONDON (Reuters) - Caution gripped markets on Thursday, with stocks falling before a key Eurogroup meeting to discuss joint stimulus measures, offsetting optimism from a fresh round of U.S. coronavirus aid and a recovery in oil prices.The U.S. Congress looked on course to approve nearly $500 billion more in aid to help small businesses, while European Union leaders make another attempt at agreeing on a joint recovery fund.European stocks slipped 0.4% and U.S. stock futures were down 0.3% after..