Bloomberg Chinese shares are off to a strong start in 2023, putting behind a dismal year as fears of isolationist policies give way to signs of an economic powerhouse turning friendlier to both the outside world and its own entrepreneurs. The MSCI China Index has risen 5.3% since trading resumed, marking the best start to any year since 2009, …

  Bloomberg Stocks advanced with US futures as favourable news reports from China and data from Europe boosted risk appetite. The dollar falls and Treasuries rise. Contracts on all three major US gauges rise, while the Stoxx Europe 600 Index saw broad gains. Hong Kong shares rallied as China considered further support for property developers. Tesla Inc rises, poised for …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE on Tuesday strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard by an Israeli minister under the protection of Israeli forces. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reiterated its firm position on the need to provide full protection for Al-Aqsa Mosque and halt serious and provocative violations taking …