A signal we are entering a new phase of our economy and our recovery. I believe it is important for the country to recognise this progress because if we do not, progress made will remain locked in the fear of negative mindsets that dominate our economic outlook since the pandemic began. Investors are cheering the federal reserve s rate cut. Here in asia, japan s nikkei 225 index added around 1. 5% in early friday trading. Us stock markets have also jumped, with the dowjones industrial average and s&p 500 rising to new all time highs. The bbc s ritika gupta has more from new york. Us stocks reached a fresh try and the 500 rose 17% extending the year again to 20% and the dowjones surged over 200 points topping 42,000 for the first time in the majority of industry groups closed out the session higher and big tech outperform dusty rate spurred investors to investors to return to a risk on mood and tesla gained 4%. Stocks traditionally tied to economic growth also jumped traditionally tied
With another 65 centres opening across england, as more over 70s start to receive theirjabs. The education secretary says schools will be given a two week notice period before they reopen to pupils. And if you want to get in touch about any of the stories we are covering you can contact me on twitter, Annita Mcveigh and use the hashtag bbcyourquestions. We the hashtag bbcyourquestions. Will try to read 0 comments. Nearly 200 flood warnings are in place across Greater Manchester and north wales. Thousands were asked to evauate their homes. And coming up this hour, advantage united paul pogba helps Manchester United leapfrog Manchester City back to the top of the premier league. Hello and good morning to you and welcome to bbc news. There is no time to waste, those were the words ofjoe biden as he made his way to the white house for the first time, following his inauguration to become the 46th president of the United States. The work to undo some of Donald Trumps key policies began soon
And if you would like to get in touch about any of the stories we are covering you can get in touch. Contact me on twitter Annita Mcveigh and use the hashtag bbcyourquestions. Nearly 200 Flood Warnings are in place across Greater Manchester and north wales. Thousands were asked to evauate their homes. A Warehouse Holding supplies of the oxford Coronavirus Vaccine has been saved after the building in wales experienced mild flooding. And coming up this hour the uk has engaged in a diploatic row with the European Union over the status of the eus ambassador in london. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. There is no time to waste those were the words ofjoe biden as he made his way to the white house for the first time, following his inauguration to become the 46th president of the United States. The work to undo some of Donald Trumps key policies began soon after he arrived in the oval office. In total, mr biden signed 15 executive orders these are written ord
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