Higher and higher: Stocks but not the economy
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Global stock markets have hit all-time highs, while the economy lags. Is it due to cheap cash?
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Article written by Linda Yueh
Linda Yueh
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16 hours ago
Global stock markets have hit all-time highs, while the economy lags. Is it due to cheap cash?
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| Market index | Current value | Trend | Variation | % variation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 15509.50 | Up | 121.92 | 0.79% |
| Nasdaq | 3524.22 | Up | 22.10 | 0.63% |
| S&P 500 | 1678.82 | Up | 9.66 | 0.58% |
| FTSE 100 | 6866.48 | Up | 62.61 | 0.92% |
| Dax | 8535.96 | Up | 63.76 | 0.75% |
| BBC Global 30 | 7207.61 | Up | 70.99 | 0.99% |
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