European, Asian shares jump as China and Japan data gain momentum

European, Asian shares jump as China and Japan data gain momentum

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Gulf Today Report

European shares hit its nine-month high on Monday as Asian data look promising and COVID-19 vaccine seems on the way. 

 

The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.7% by 08:05 GMT, with banks and travel stocks gaining the most.

 

In October, China recorded fast growth in its factory output, sales in retail soared as the economic recovery gains momentum. 

 

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