Stocks mostly up on Ukraine peace hopes, shrugging off latest US tariff talk

[New Straits Times] - 02/14/2025

NEW YORK: Major stock markets mostly rose Thursday on hopes for an end to the war in Ukraine and as US President Trump announced a trade policy shake-up but held off on specific new levies. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd



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