Stocks slide ahead of US stimulus decision
The US dollar has fallen to a two-year low as Washington thrashes out a recovery package
06 August 2020 - 11:34
London — Stocks slipped on Thursday as investors waited for signs of agreement on a US stimulus package, while the US dollar slumped to a two-year low on fears that the recovery in the world’s biggest economy was lagging others.
European stocks edged down in volatile trading, with Frankfurt gaining 0.2% as investors digested a fresh batch of corporate earnings reports...
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