U.S. STOCK TRADE UPWARDS, THANKS TO STIMULUS HOPES

Highlights

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average index was trading upwards by 111.35 points or 0.36 percent at 31,171.82, while the Nasdaq Composite surged by 54.26 points or 0.42 percent at 13,183.61

• The benchmark S&P 500 index was up by 5.98 points or 0.16 percent at 3,815.82 points

• According to several economists, the US economy definitely requires additional support from Washington as joble....