Rise in Asian shares adds to optimism about world growth
US infrastructure spending plans could supercharge an already accelerating recovery
29 March 2021 - 07:40
Sydney — Asian share markets edged higher on Monday while oil prices slipped as the ship blocking the Suez Canal was refloated, raising hopes the vital waterway could reopen and ease global shipping backlogs.
The news added to optimism about world growth as markets look to President Joe Biden to outline his infrastructure spending plans this week, which could supercharge an already accelerating US recovery...
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