The New York Stock Exchange from the steps of Federal Hall on Wall Street. The Dow and S&P 500 indexes traded higher on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
The New York Stock Exchange from the steps of Federal Hall on Wall Street. The Dow and S&P 500 indexes traded higher on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
World /  United States & Canada

Coronavirus: US stocks up after lawmakers agree on unprecedented stimulus

  • The White House and Congressional leaders strike a deal overnight on a stimulus package estimated at US$2 trillion
  • Trades follow Tuesday’s record session, when the Dow soared 11 per cent in advance of an agreement

Jodi Xu Klein
Jodi Xu Klein

Updated: 4:20am, 26 Mar, 2020

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The New York Stock Exchange from the steps of Federal Hall on Wall Street. The Dow and S&P 500 indexes traded higher on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
The New York Stock Exchange from the steps of Federal Hall on Wall Street. The Dow and S&P 500 indexes traded higher on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
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