Asian share markets advanced on Wednesday as growing hopes about a coronavirus vaccine supported risk appetite. Meanwhile, the euro reached its four-month peak backed by the prospect of stimulus ahead of a crucial EU meeting.
MSCI s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan soared 1.2% as it approached a recent five-month high record. Japan s benchmark index Nikkei jumped 1.5%, hitting its highest level since June 10. Australia s benchmark index advanced 1% as Chinese shares recorded a 0.3% gain with the blue-chip.
E-mini futures for the S P 500 also advanced 0.8%.
Moderna Inc s experimental vaccine bolstered risk appetite after it showed encouraging results. ... the vaccine is more than a show stopper. It s the ultimate recession stopper, said Stephen Innes, markets strategist at AxiCorp.
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