TOKYO – Global shares and U.S. futures were mostly lower Monday as hopes for more U.S. economic aid were countered by fears over spreading damage from the pandemic. France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.5% in early trading to 5,677.99, while Germany’s…
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Asian shares mostly higher on optimism despite pandemic
TOKYO – Asian shares were mostly higher Monday as bullish sentiment persisted despite continuing signs of economic damage from the pandemic. Traders continued to be cheered by prospects that the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden will pump more aid…
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Global shares climb on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes
TOKYO – Global shares rose Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after President-elect Joe Biden takes office. France’s CAC 40 added 0.8% in early trading to 5,714.76, while Germany’s DAX was up nearly 0.9% at 14,088.57. Britain’s FTSE 100…
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Asian shares track Wall St rally on hopes for stimulus
Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street rallied on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, despite chaotic scenes in Washington when Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Congress reconvened following the disruptions to the process for recognizing…
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World shares mixed as investors watch for US vote outcome
World shares were mixed and U.S. futures declined Wednesday as investors awaited full results of a Senate runoff election that will determine whether Democrats take control of both houses of the U.S. Congress. Benchmarks edged higher in Europe. Shares traded…
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Asian shares mixed as boost from US stimulus package fades
Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trump’s signing of the coronavirus relief package faded. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo and Sydney but rallied in Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai….
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Asian shares mixed with most markets closed for Christmas
Stocks rose in China and were little changed in Japan on Friday with most world markets closed for Christmas holidays. The mixed session followed an advance during Wall Street’s shortened Christmas Eve trading as investors began the holiday weekend seemingly…
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Asian shares extend losses on worries about spread of virus
Asian shares retreated on Tuesday, extending losses on growing worries over a new, potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus. The outbreaks are raising worries that the world economy may take even worse punishment. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.1% to…
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Asian shares mixed after US sets economic stimulus deal
Asian shares were mixed on Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses. Markets fell in Japan and Hong Kong but advanced in South Korea and…
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World shares trend higher ahead of talks on Brexit, stimulus
Shares advanced in world markets on Monday as investors watched for developments in Britain’s trade talks with the European Union and on a new round of aid for American businesses and workers. The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said Monday…
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