Asian stocks soar to record high on vaccine optimism and strong economic data
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan hit its highest since its launch in 1987
16 November 2020 - 07:50
Sydney — Asian stocks hit a record high on Monday as vaccine optimism and strong economic data from China and Japan outshone worries about rising coronavirus cases, lifting just about every sector.
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 1% to hit its highest since its launch in 1987 with markets across the region making milestone peaks...
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