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Wall Street stock indices end at fresh records as investors cheer the new $1.9 trillion US economic relief package, which has bolstered confidence in the country's rebound. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.6 percent at 32,485.59, concluding at an all-time high for the second straight day. IMAGES
Tokyo, Feb 25 (EFE / EPA) .- . The main Tokyo Stock Exchange index, the Nikkei, rose 1.67 per cent Thursday encouraged by comments made by the president of the US Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) on the commitment of the entity to continue supporting the economy.(Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON)SHOT LIST: TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE B-ROLL.
US stocks climbed on Friday after disappointing November jobs data buoyed hopes for a near-term stimulus deal. The S&P 500, Dow Jones industrial average, and the Nasdaq composite all closed at all-time highs. The US unemployment rate edged downward from 6.9% to 6.7% meeting economists' forecasts. The S&P 500 closed at 3,699.12, up 0.9% on Friday. The Dow Jones industrial average closed at 30,218.26, up 0.8% (249 points). While the Nasdaq composite saw closing numbers of 12,464.23, up 0.7%.
The first official budget figures since Britain voted to leave the EU show a smaller-than-expected budget surplus. As post-referendum data continues to trickle in, attention is turning to what sort of access Britain will seek with its main trading partners in the EU. Kirsty Basset reports.
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