Asian shares rise on hopes for coronavirus vaccines, but lockdown fears cap gains
Broad regional index touches a record high, but uncertainty over US stimulus adds to reticence
23 November 2020 - 07:22
Shanghai — Asian shares climbed on Monday, with a broad regional index touching a record high on hopes for imminent coronavirus vaccines, but worries over the impact of economic lockdowns and uncertainty over US stimulus capped gains.
A top official of the US government’s vaccine development effort said on Sunday that the first vaccines could be given to US health-care workers and others recommended by mid-December...
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