EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks rallied with European and U.S. equity index futures, while the dollar weakened versus most peers amid speculation Federal Reserve policy will remain accommodative. Fading prospects for interest-rate cuts in Australia and New Zealand boosted their currencies.

EghtesadOnline: European stocks rose with U.S. equity index futures as oil stabilized below $45 a barrel before major producers meet to discuss output constraints in Algiers. The dollar strengthened versus most peers.