Mixed global markets as investors track talks about tapering US support
MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, was up 0.2%, edging back towards record highs
13 January 2021 - 12:34
London — European shares rose after a shaky start and the dollar edged up on Wednesday, while the 10-year US Treasury yield fell from 10-month highs, helped by policymakers pushing back against talk of the Fed tapering its support.
After Asian equities saw modest gains, European shares opened lower then rose slightly, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 up 0.2% on the day at 9.18am GMT...
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