Boost for Asian markets as Donald Trump ends stimulus talks
The US president cancelled talks with Democrats in a Tweet saying negotiations would stop until after the election, when he promised a major stimulus bill
07 October 2020 - 08:26
Singapore/New York — Asian stock markets edged higher on Wednesday, brushing off Wall Street's weaker finish, which came after US President Donald Trump abruptly broke off economic stimulus negotiations with legislators.
Trump cancelled talks with Democrats in a Tweet saying that negotiations would stop until after the election, when he promised a major stimulus bill...
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