EghtesadOnline: Chinese equities rose as optimism over infrastructure spending offset concerns over the strength of the global economy, while oil surged on expectations for a supply cut.

EghtesadOnline: A relief rally amid speculation that pro-growth centrist Emmanuel Macron will become France’s next president was offset by a selloff in Chinese shares.

EghtesadOnline: Asian shares set up camp at one-year peaks on Monday as a rally in Chinese stocks helped offset news that Japan's economic growth had ground to a halt last quarter, while oil prices extended their latest rally.