It is reported in todays irish independent that stock markets surged yesterday on foot of news that traders reacted with relief to the news that US politicians had agreed a deal on the so-called 'fiscal cliff'.
The House of Representatives passed a bill late on Tuesday undoing income tax increases for more than 99pc of households
European markets hit their highest point over a two year period, while US shares posted their biggest two-day gain in six months.
.The vote broke a year-long impasse over how to prevent more than $600bn in tax increases and spending cuts that could lead the economy back into recession. President Barack Obama said he will sign the bill into law.
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www.independent.ie/business/world/shares-post-big-gains-after-deal-to-avoid-the-us-fiscal-cliff-3341657.html