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The Japanese stock market hit an eight-week high following the release of strong China manufacturing data and improving domestic consumer sentiment.
China’s well-publicised defaults need action soon
The market reaction to the Ukraine crisis seems complacent
The FTSE 100 has soared to its highest level since early 2000, as mining and housing stocks boost the blue-chip index at the start of the week.
Nathan Sweeney, senior investment manager at Architas, says the UK recovery is gaining traction, although several global threats remain.
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