European stocks fall despite relief packages as Covid-19 ramps up
World markets had rallied after trillions of dollars pledged by central banks, but the pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down almost 2%
27 March 2020 - 12:56
London — European stocks fell on Friday, halting their biggest ever three-day rally in a sign that investors are focusing once more on the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, despite hopes for further stimulus measures to combat its economic impact.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down almost 2% in early deals...
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