A widely followed global stock index rose to a record high and copper prices hit their strongest level in 10 weeks on Tuesday after China unveiled stimulus measures to support its economy. The Dow and S&P 500 eked out record closing highs as mining stocks surged.

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China: Week's second stimulus shot boosts markets. The China stock rally returned as Beijing announced more measures to revive the world's second-largest economy, including cash h

Stocks globally struggled on Wednesday to maintain momentum fuelled by China's monetary stimulus measures, with crude oil retreating and the dollar under pressure.

Hong Kong and Shanghai led another rally across markets on Thursday as China unveiled further economy-boosting measures following a raft of stimulus this week.

The market cooled Wednesday after a report that consumer confidence is down, and as investors wait to see what Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell will say in a Thursday speech.

Stock markets climbed Thursday as China signalled more stimulus for the world's second-largest economy, while a strong outlook from US chip giant Micron gave a further boost to investor optimism.

Stock markets surged Thursday as China signalled further stimulus for the world's second-largest economy, while a strong outlook from US chip giant Micron gave a further boost to investor optimism. A tech surge supported gains across the board after a strong earnings outlook from Micron,