Europe / Prague Headline News - 5 months ago

World Stocks Rise, Markets Bet on US Congress Stimulus Deal

LONDON—World stocks inched to five-and-a-half month highs on Tuesday, lifted by bets a U.S. fiscal stimulus package deal can be reached and by indicators Sino-U.S. tensions have eased ahead of an important round of commerce talks. Whereas buyers took...

Europe / Prague Headline News - 5 months ago

Oil Higher on Hopes for US Stimulus, Demand Recovery

LONDON—Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday, underpinned by expectations of a U.S. stimulus to assist jumpstart the world's largest oil shopper, a rebound in Asian demand as economies reopen, and a stronger stock market. Brent crude added 29 cents, or 0....