Most markets rise in Asia with Biden stimulus plan in focus
Thursday, 14 January 2021 () Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 14, 2021
Asian markets mostly enjoyed fresh gains Thursday as investors await Joe Biden's proposals for a vast new stimulus as well as comments from the head of the Federal Reserve on its policy outlook. News that Donald Trump had been impeached for a historic second time appeared to have little immediate impact on sentiment, despite worries about more unrest across the US leading up to Biden's inaug
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan on Thursday. It includes $1,400 checks, according to Business Insider. Biden had pledged $2,000 direct payments to Americans. The $1,400 checks would be in addition to the $600 direct payments provided most recently. This would...
Asian stocks jumped to fresh record highs on Thursday as investors bet the new U.S. administration will mean more and bigger stimulus spending. Julian Satterthwaite reports.
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President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his COVID-19 relief plan on Thursday, which includes $1400 stimulus checks. Gov. Steve Sisolak called the plan "bold" and says it's a much-needed safety net for..
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