U.S. equities are about to hit record highs, proving investors have been able to look past the political gridlock over fiscal deficit, reports FT.com.
There appears to be a sense among investors that the U.S. economy can withstand the $85 billion sequestration cuts.
U.S. benchmark stock indices have gained over 12% since last November.
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