Global shares head for record highs amid hope virus is peaking
But China’s factories struggle to reopen and analysts warn that investors might be underestimating the economic damage of virus
11 February 2020 - 12:50
London — World stocks resumed rising towards record highs on Tuesday and the dollar reached a four-month high as China’s top medical adviser said the coronavirus epidemic may plateau in the next few weeks.
China’s factories were struggling to reopen after an extended break and analysts warned that investors might be underestimating the economic damage, but the mood remained strong after another Wall Street surge overnight...
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