U.S. stock futures rise, alongside Australian benchmark; other markets pare losses

International markets regained some poise after Mondays bruising selloff, with American stock futures gaining 2%, as investors welcomed the prospect of new U.S. tax cuts and other measures to counter the economic pain caused by the novel coronavirus.
President Trump said Monday his administration would discuss several proposals with Congress, including a possible payroll-tax cut and help for hourly wage earners.
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