U.S. stocks are up, and they are joined by markets in Asia and Europe -- a trend that has occurred almost continuously over the past two months. John Authers, the Financial Times' investment editor, discusses what's behind the market surge as well as positive signs about consumer spending, home refinancing and lending.
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China positions itself to emerge financially sound
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Iceland freezes stock market amid crisis
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