Global shares keep rising as Fed sticks to its guns over cash injections
The MSCI world equity index is up and on course for its best month since November
29 April 2021 - 10:52
London/Hong Kong — Global shares extended gains on Thursday after the Federal Reserve said it is too early to consider rolling back emergency support for the economy, and US President Joe Biden proposed a $1.8-trillion stimulus package.
The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, was 0.2% higher, on course for its best month since November...
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