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11:38 AM MYT HONG KONG (AFP): Equities mostly rose as investors struggled for traction in Asia on Wednesday (Jan 13) following a tepid lead from Wall Street, with hopes for another vast US virus relief package offset by political upheaval in Washington and surging virus cases. Risk sentiment was given a vital boost Tuesday when several top Federal Reserve officials played down the chances the central bank will begin winding down its bond-buying easy-money policy anytime soon, despite expectations of higher inflation caused by a new stimulus. Democrats are pushing ahead with impeachment procee...

Global Stocks Dip As Talks On US Stimulus, UK-EU Deal Drag On By John BIERS 12/18/20 AT 5:57 PM Global stock markets retreated Friday along with the pound, as investors focused on long-running US stimulus talks on Capitol Hill and whether Britain and the European Union can finally agree to a post-Brexit trade deal. Major US indices pulled back from Thursday's records as markets awaited resolution of congressional talks on another relief package for the coronavirus-ravaged US economy. Lawmakers have said negotiations are in the home stretch, but there was still no deal Friday evening ahead...

US Stocks At Fresh Records Despite Covid-19 Surge, Weak Jobs Data By John BIERS 12/17/20 AT 6:08 PM Wall Street stocks rallied to fresh records Thursday on optimism over stimulus talks and coronavirus vaccines, even as the pandemic worsens in the United States, weighing on the near-term economic outlook. All three major US indices ended at all-time highs, with the Nasdaq posting its third straight record. European and Asian bourses mostly rose, although the strong pound weighed on London's FTSE 100. "The market is really showing some great resilience to selling pressure," said Briefing.co...