European markets opened higher on Tuesday, reversing negative sentiment in the region, but investors will be watching borrowing costs for key European economies this week as bond yields remain elevated. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.5% shortly after the opening bell, with most sectors in positive territory. Autos, chemicals and technology stocks led the gains. Trading updates are due from Ocado, JD Sports, Persimmon and OMV on Tuesday. Lindt & Sprüngli is due to release its latest earnings. European stock markets fell on Monday amid concerns over rising government bond...
Hong Kong stocks rose on Tuesday from a four-month low as China's Securities Regulatory Commission and other authorities vowed to stabilize the securities market, address investor concerns and steady expectations. The Hang Seng Index rose 1.83 percent, or 345.64 points, to close at 19,219.78 on Tuesday. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 2.10 percent, or 143.65 points, to close at 6,987.36. Source: Bloomberg
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, as investors assessed softer-than-expected producer inflation to gauge the Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.3 points, or 0.16%, at the open to 42,366.42. The S&P 500 rose 23.1 points, or 0.39%, at the open to 5,859.27, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 119.6 points, or 0.63%, to 19,207.748 at the opening bell. Source: Reuters