Rosy Chinese results lift global markets
China's second-quarter annual GDP growth fell to a 27-year low of 6.2% as expected, but quarterly growth reading of 1.6% is ahead of forecasts
15 July 2019 - 12:17
London — Surprisingly upbeat economic soundings from China lifted the global markets mood on Monday, pushing world shares towards an 18-month high and steering the Aussie dollar and copper upwards.
Investors are waiting for a torrent of second-quarter corporate earnings this week and a G7 finance chiefs meeting in France, but there is plenty to be getting on with before that...
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