Asian markets closed higher on February 16, 2024, riding the wave of a new closing record set by the S&P 500 in New York, which erased the week’s losses. This uptick comes amidst signs of increased consumer spending during China’s New Year holiday. Chinese markets are set to reopen on Monday, with Bloomberg reporting over […]
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