Asian markets moved mostly higher on Monday, tracking the positive sentiment that lifted Wall Street benchmarks higher on Friday. Upbeat corporate results as well as robust jobs data had quelled fears of a recession in the U.S., lifting stocks higher. The Nikkei 225 Index, however, finished lower.
China's Shanghai Composite Index added 60.50 points or 1.1 percent to end trading at 3,395.00. The day's trading ranged between 3,340.99 and 3,400.18. The Shenzhen Component Index also added 44.90 points or 0.4 percent to close at 11,225.77.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.