Asian markets rally on recovery hopes, despite virus surge


A woman wearing a face mask walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange Monday, July 6, 2020. Asian stock markets rose Monday as investors looked ahead for data they hope will support optimism about a global economic recovery. - AP

HONG Kong, July 6 (AFP): Asian markets rallied out of the blocks on Monday, with further signs of economic recovery continuing to resonate with investors more than a surge in coronavirus infections across the planet.

The easing of lockdowns is providing hope the global economy will bounce back from an expected recession this year, with Britain's pubs reopening at the weekend and tourist attractions around Europe either now open or planning to.

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