World shares at four-month high on EU stimulus package
The MSCI world share index and the euro hit their highest levels since March as positive vaccine trial news increases bullish sentiment
21 July 2020 - 11:29
London — World shares and the euro hit their strongest levels since March on Tuesday after EU leaders sealed a €750bn post-pandemic stimulus plan after a marathon five-day meeting.
Hopes that vaccines against the Covid-19 disease might be ready by the end of the year also supported the rally, following promising early data from trials of three potential vaccines...
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