NEW YORK (Reuters) – Asian stocks were expected to be under pressure on Wednesday, as a surge in new coronavirus infections weighed on sentiment, though U.S. assurances that China’s trade deal was intact and Optimistic economic data provided some reasons for optimism. FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain announced on Tuesday a relaxation of social distancing rules from July 4, reducing the recommended gap from 2 meters to “1 meter more” in England as it further loosened blockade measures destined to stop the pandemic of COVID-19. FILE PHOTO: A social distancing sign is displayed …
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The euro rose to one-week highs after positive economic data on Tuesday, while the Australian dollar and other riskier currencies strengthened after US officials confirmed that the U.S.-China trade deal it remained intact. FILE PHOTO: The signature of the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), …
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LONDON (Reuters) – A test in pigs of AstraZeneca (AZN.L) The experimental vaccine COVID-19 has found that two doses of the injection produce a greater antibody response than a single dose. Research published Tuesday by Britain’s Pirbright Institute found that administering an initial main dose followed by a booster dose …
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