Global shares take a breath as traders adopt cautious stance
Equities pause as economies struggle with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
08 June 2020 - 11:52
London — World shares paused on Monday as investors turned cautious after a 42% surge since March, as economies continued to struggle with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Europe’s blue-chip stock index opened 0.5% lower after its best weekly gain in more than eight years. The index was dragged down by health-care and tech stocks, which were resilient throughout the coronavirus crisis...
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