Asian markets extend Wall St rally as China eases curbs

HONG KONG (AFP): Asian markets rose Monday (May 30) as investors rediscovered some verve after the release of healthy US data and as China eases some of its strict Covid curbs in Shanghai and Beijing, lifting hopes for the world's number two economy.

The gains extended a positive end to last week for global equities with some commentators saying there was a growing hope that the months-long sell-off may have run its course.