European markets fall as US-China tension derails rebound
A spat between top US officials and China over the origin of the coronavirus has fuelled the fear of a new trade war
04 May 2020 - 11:37
London — European stock markets and oil prices fell on Monday as a spat between top US officials and China over the origin of the coronavirus fuelled the fear of a new trade war, derailing a rebound in global markets.
European shares opened down 2.5% with US stock futures trading close to 1% in the red...
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