Asian shares hit one-month high on upbeat monetary policy prospects
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rises to a level not seen since March 18
19 April 2021 - 09:36
Sydney — Asian shares hit a one-month high on Monday helped by expectations that monetary policy will remain accommodative worldwide, while Covid-19 vaccine rollouts help ease fears of another dangerous wave of coronavirus infections.
Indicators were positive for Europe as well with futures for Euro Stoxx 50 up 0.2% and Germany’s DAX adding 0.1% though those for London’s FTSE were barely changed...
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