The Wall Street sign is pictured at the New York Stock exchange in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, US, March 9, 2020. ― Reuters pic
US home construction surged 17.3 per cent in June, the Commerce Department said, as the sector continued to gain ground following the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Stocks have been choppy this week, boosted by better-than-expected banking earnings, progress towards a Covid-19 vaccine and talk of additional stimulus measures from Washington.