Global equities stick close to record highs
Shares near record peaks as some economies push on with easing Covid-19 restrictions
04 May 2021 - 11:45
London — World share indices stayed near record highs on Tuesday and the dollar and government bond yields tiptoed higher, as some of the biggest global economies pushed on with easing Covid-19 restrictions.
Sensitive cyclical sectors, including mining, travel and energy, helped drive modest early gains in Europe where British markets were also playing catch-up after an extended holiday weekend...
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