Shares saw modest gains in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul, while Chinese stocks fluctuated Asian stocks edged higher, tracking gains on Wall Street, as investors took some comfort from earnings reports and signs the coronavirus outbreak is easing.
Oil rebounded. Shares saw modest gains in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul, while Chinese stocks fluctuated. Futures on the S&P 500 Index were little changed after the gauge rebounded from its worst sell-off in three weeks amid quarterly results.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he anticipates most of the economy will restart by the end of August, while House lawmakers on Thursday are set to pass another round of aid.