Asian shares rise on hopes for US stimulus package
about 3 years in Washington Times
TOKYO (AP) - Asian shares rose Monday on hopes for President Joe Biden's stimulus package and bargain-hunting after sell offs last week. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 2.2% in morning trading to 29,587.82. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.5% to 6,774.00. Hong Kong's Hang Seng advanced 0.9% to 29,253.72, while ...