Asia markets mostly up on stimulus hope, but traders still on edge
(WorldNews Asia)

Equities mostly rose as investors struggled for traction in Asia on Wednesday following a tepid lead from Wall Street, with hopes for another vast US virus relief package offset by political upheaval in Washington and surging virus cases. Risk sentiment was given a vital boost Tuesday when several top Federal Reserve officials played down the chances the central bank will begin winding down its bond-buying easy-money policy anytime soon, despite expectations of higher inflation caused by a new stimulus. Democrats are pushing ahead with impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump,...