U.S. investors look forward to the release of inflation reports this week. European markets may face headwinds after the changing political landscape in France and the U.K. In Asia, Japan struggles with the slow pace of corporate governance reforms, and China battles with a lack of domestic demand growth and a halting policy response.
U.S. major averages are set to extend weekly gains, and Treasury yields declined after the nonfarm payrolls for April and May were sharply revised down.
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The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite advanced to new record highs after a batch of softer economic data strengthened the case of interest rate cuts later in the year. European bond yields advanced ahead of the UK parliamentary elections on Thursday. Market indexes in Japan and Hong Kong extended the recent rally.
U.S. major averages rebounded, Treasury yields held steady, and crude oil prices fell. European markets closed down amid election jitters in the UK and France. The Japanese yen's weakness signals lower lows for the embattled currency. The Chinese premier reiterated the annual economic growth target and dismissed economic decoupling risks.