Markets latest: Stocks surge as China cuts rates

Our live blog will keep you updated on the latest stock market movements, after China announced new stimulus measures on Tuesday.

The Shanghai Composite closed lower by 7.6 percent earlier in the day, at its lowest level since December 2014.

U.S. stocks jumped at the open and European bourses rallied strongly.

Stay posted to see all the latest market developments.

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