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Spanish surge in jobless claims starting to ease

Bloomberg The number of Spaniards filing for jobless claims rose in May at a much slower pace than the previous two months, a sign that businesses are getting back to work as Spain gradually lifts its strict lockdown measures. Claims rose by 26,573, the Labour Ministry said on Tuesday. But some sectors saw an increase in hiring, including construction, and ...

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Stocks in Europe, Asia rise as futures edge higher; oil gains

Bloomberg Stocks rose in Europe and Asia and US equity futures edged higher as investors weighed positive signs on stimulus and the global economy against worsening social unrest in America. Oil advanced. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index opened in the green, with the DAX pacing gains as German Chancellor Angela Merkel seeks to thrash out a deal on a second ...

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India stocks set for best run in 7 months on lockdown exit

Bloomberg Indian stocks are poised for their longest winning run since November amid optimism that easing of the nationwide lockdown will reboot economic growth. The S&P BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50 Index each rose 0.9% as of 12:11 pm in Mumbai. Both gauges are set for their fifth day of gains and longest winning streak since November 4. ...

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