Asian shares strain to extend rally amid US jobs hopes
Australia and MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rise as Nikkei falls
31 May 2021 - 07:40
Sydney — Asian shares were trying to extend their recent rally to a third week on Monday in the hope US jobs figures show the expected revival in hiring in May and keep the global recovery on track.
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.3%, having rallied 2.2% last week. Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.7%, while Australia touched a fresh all-time peak...
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