World shares, dollar climb; bitcoin hits record high

LONDON: US and European stocks mostly climbed, while the dollar rose and bitcoin extended a record run on Monday, as traders took their lead from events in the United States and China.

Chinese stock markets closed mixed and oil prices slid after China’s latest plans to stimulate its economy fell short of expectations.

Wall Street’s three main indices pushed solidly into record territory at the opening bell.

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