Global markets: Asia rises due to China, Europe nervous about blackout and hacking

The trading day opened with gains in Asia , driven by remarks by Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo'an, promising "more proactive" macroeconomic policies.

• Nikkei 225 (Japan): +0.82%
• Topix (Japan): +1.11%
• Hang Seng (Hong Kong): +0.42%
• Kospi (South Korea): +0.32%
• S&P/ASX 200 (Australia): +0.44%
• Europe and the US cautious

In contrast, Europe is facing nervousness. The blackout in Spain and Portugal and the cyberattack on M&S (shares down 10%) are generating uncertainty.

US futures are trading slightly lower ahead of a key week of jobs reports, inflation data, and mega-cap earnings. Global volatility persists.

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