Asian Markets Surge as Hopes Rise on Passage of Massive US Economic Stimulus Bill


Source: voanews.com voanews.com

Key Topics in this News Article:

News Snapshot:

Asian Markets Surge as Hopes Rise on Passage of Massive US Economic Stimulus Bill By VOA News 17 Share via Email Print this page People wearing protective masks watch an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm, Feb. 8, 2021, in Tokyo. Asian markets soared Monday as investors are increasingly optimistic about the chance of U.S. lawmakers approving a massive coronavirus recovery bill, and recent strong corporate earnings reports. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index finished 2.1% higher. The S&P/ASX index in Australia rose 0.5%. Shanghai’s Composite index gained just over one percent, and Taiwan’s TSEC index...