Markets rise after Wall St rebound, inflation in view
Hong Kong (AFP) June 26, 2024
Asian and European markets mostly rose Wednesday following a tech-led bounce on Wall Street as investors prepared for the release of crucial US inflation data, while the yen fell back towards levels that have stirred intervention warnings from Japanese officials.
The euro also remained under pressure ahead of weekend elections in France that polls suggest will see big wins for the far-right
Asian and European markets mostly rose Wednesday following a tech-led bounce on Wall Street as investors prepared for the release of crucial US inflation data, while the yen fell back towards levels that have stirred intervention warnings from Japanese officials.
The euro also remained under pressure ahead of weekend elections in France that polls suggest will see big wins for the far-right