London/Singapore — Global stocks again hit record highs and oil rose on Tuesday, before European and US data that should this week offer clues on the health of the world economy.
Risk markets have eked out gains in recent weeks as traders balance optimism that the US and other markets are reopening after pandemic-induced lockdowns with concern that rising inflation could prompt central banks to rein in stimulus programmes...
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