World shares up on improved economic data about recovery
The likelihood of more US stimulus also helped the markets, as well as upbeat Chinese and European manufacturing indicators
02 September 2020 - 11:15
London — Shares gained on Wednesday as investors bet that improving economic data and more policy stimulus from Washington would sustain momentum for equities.
European stocks followed Asia’s lead, advancing in early trading and on course to end four straight days of losses. London, Frankfurt and Paris indices were all up about 1.4%...
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