Stimulus measures by central banks push global markets up
Equity markets have welcomed the moves, but most of the cuts were already priced in and worries about a possible global slowdown still linger
20 September 2019 - 12:04
London — World shares rose on Friday as stimulus measures by major central banks eased worries about growth, especially in Asian markets, while oil headed for its best week since January.
China cut a key lending rate for the second straight month on Friday, becoming the third major central bank to cut interest rates in recent days, after the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve...
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