US stock futures and Europe data lift global markets
European stocks set for best day in nearly two months as dollar hits highest level in more than two weeks
05 May 2021 - 14:01
London — Global shares edged up on Wednesday as US stock futures steadied after a pullback in tech darlings while European markets were buoyed by accelerating business activity and positive earnings.
The Euro Stoxx index added 1.3% as it headed for its best day in nearly two months, helped by data showing eurozone business activity quickened last month, while the services industry returned to growth...
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