Asian stocks rise tracking US gains; oil declines
- Posted on October 15, 2024
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Asian stocks rise tracking US gains; oil declines
Benchmark indexes were up in Australia and Japan, and US futures advanced slightly. With earnings reports poised to drive US sentiment this week, the S&P 500 rose almost 1%, notching another record — its 46th this year. That’s a hint investors are not deterred by the reduced forecasts for third-quarter results and are instead betting on positive surprises.