Most Asian markets up on economy hopes despite virus spike
Markets have surged about a fifth from their March lows, thanks to the easing of lockdowns.
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Stocks rally as better economic data trumps second wave fears
Worries about second-wave states appear now to be last week's news.
Asian markets mixed after rally, eyes on second wave
Several countries continued to loosen up, including in Britain where pubs, restaurants, hotels and cinemas were told they could open again from July 4.
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The optimism on trading floors was shattered when Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell signalled the world's top economy would take some time to bounce back.
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While tensions between China and the US continue to play in the background, the general mood at the start of June has been upbeat.
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Governments in Europe and Asia have become confident enough to lift containment measures.
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Despite the threat of another trade war, investors are focusing on the easing of lockdowns around the world.
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The US announced sanctions against a Chinese government institute and eight companies for human rights violations.
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The World Bank warned the crisis could leave about 60 million in extreme poverty, adding that it saw the global economy contracting five percent this year.
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US biotech firm Moderna reported "positive interim" results in early testing of a vaccine candidate.
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The gains come despite a flurry of downbeat economic data, including Monday's news that Japan had fallen into its first recession since 2015.
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The downbeat mood was compounded by another spike in US jobless claims and overshadowed news several countries were easing strict lockdown measures.
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Federal Reserve officials also warned about the long-term financial impact of an extended shutdown.
Stocks down on fears over second wave as lockdowns ease
Wuhan reported six new infections in two days and South Korea announced its biggest spike in new cases for more than a month.
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There are concerns of a second wave hitting South Korea and China, which had been slowly reopening their economies.
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Traders remain buoyed, as stimulus and central bank backstopping measures along with easing China US-tensions are providing much-needed reassurance.
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With countries from Asia-Pacific to Europe and US states reopening their shattered economies, global equities have enjoyed a strong revival.
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The easing of restrictions was providing a much-needed boost to oil markets.
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Officials warned that a return to normal would take time as overseas demand for exports remained limited.
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Equities were broadly lower Tuesday, though they were fluctuating throughout early business.
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The woes on Wall Street discouraged traders in Asia.
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China has largely brought the disease under control within its borders since the COVID-19 outbreak first emerged in the city of Wuhan late last year.
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The rally followed months of slumping prices after the COVID-19 outbreak sapped demand as countries around the world are under lockdown.
Asian equities mostly rise as dealers eye slowing infection rate
The slowing rate of news infections is providing some much-needed buoyancy to equities as investors eye an easing of lockdown restrictions.
Asian markets lifted by hopes on virus but oil in retreat
Attention this week will be on a planned meeting of OPEC and other key crude producers.
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Traders' focus has returned to the devastation wrought on populations and the long-term impact of the pandemic.
Asia markets track Wall Street rally but traders remain nervous
The World Bank warned that fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could bring China's growth to a standstill.
Asia markets mixed as US lawmakers debate stimulus
The unprecedented $2 trillion plan helped spur a surge across global equities as panicked traders worried about the impact of the coronavirus.
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