Equities bounce as Fed turns on taps, lockdowns eased further

Hong Kong (AFP) June 16, 2020

Asian and European equities shot higher Tuesday as growing fears about a possible second wave of infections was overshadowed by the US Federal Reserve's launch of a massive programme to support Main Street businesses hit by the virus lockdown. The rally across the region helped wipe out most of the losses suffered Monday following news of a spike in new cases in Beijing, Florida, Texas and T