Hong Kong, Oct 21 (AFP/APP): Asian markets rose Wednesday on signs US lawmakers are edging towards agreeing a new stimulus package for the struggling economy, while hopes for a vaccine helped temper worries about surging virus infections around the world.
After months of stuttering talks — and with a deadline approaching — Democrats and the White House said they were closing the gap on their proposals.
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