Bloomberg Global stock markets are starting the week with a bang after China’s influential state media stoked bullish enthusiasm. The dollar fell for a fifth day and Treasuries dipped. Banks, construction and insurance shares pushed the Stoxx Europe 600 Index higher, and UK homebuilders rallied after a report that the government is considering a temporary increase in the threshold at …

Bloomberg Hong Kong stocks joined the rest of the world in the bull market territory on Monday, after a more than $1.1 trillion rebound. The Hang Seng Index jumped 3.8%, extending its rally from March’s low to 21%. Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. have contributed 42% of the benchmark’s gains during the period, according to …

Bloomberg Indian stocks began the week on the front foot after early indicators of economic growth pointed to a recovery and the progress of the rainy season fuelled expectations of healthy demand in nation’s rural areas. The S&P BSE Sensex climbed 1% to 36,388.5 as of 9:58 am in Mumbai, set for the highest level since March 6. The NSE …