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Asia markets swing as reopening optimism battles inflation fear

Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday, with growing optimism that the rollout of vaccines will allow the global economy to get back on track offset by niggling worries that the recovery will fan inflation and lead to a hike in interest rates.

Most Asian markets down on profit-taking but optimism remains

Most markets fell in Asia on Wednesday, hit by profit-taking after a strong rally across the world in recent weeks, with investors worried valuations may have gone too far for now.

Asian shares rise as optimism grows over global recovery

Asian shares mostly rose Monday, echoing the rally on Wall Street last week, with Japan’s benchmark momentarily reaching three-decade highs on growing optimism over the global economy.

The case for Biden optimism

By David Brooks*

China’s yuan jumps to strongest since 2018 as optimism prevails

China’s yuan climbed to the strongest level in more than two years, fueled by optimism on the country’s economic recovery and its interest-rate premium over the rest of the world.

Gold retreats on optimism over US plans to restart economy

Gold prices fell on Friday as optimism over initial plans to reopen the US economy lifted risk appetite, but heightened worries over the worst recession in decades kept bullion on track for its second straight weekly rise.

Optimism identified as a potential predictor of a longer life

Individuals with higher levels of optimism are more likely to live longer compared to pessimistic people, reaching the age of 85 or older. This finding is a result of a 30-year-old study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

Gold edges down on optimism over US-China trade deal

Gold prices eased on Monday as optimism grew about US-China trade ties following a report of "constructive talks" over the weekend, while losses were capped by a softer dollar.

Optimism trumps despair at climate summit

Mayors, governors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors and celebrities delivered a double-edged message on Friday at the close of a climate summit in San Francisco: Global warming is making the planet unlivable — but we know how to fix it.

Optimism endures for eurozone business

To get a sense of the newfound resilience of the eurozone economy, consider the case of Jean-Emmanuel Rodocanachi, who runs a chain of French nurseries that made acquisitions last year in Germany and the UK.

Optimism over early, final nuclear deal

A political analyst expressed optimism that Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers will sign a final nuclear deal before the November 24 deadline.

President optimistic about economic growth

President Hassan Rouhani expressed optimism on Saturday about the positive economic growth rate since mid-March.