China’s benchmark stock index rallied the most in two months on Friday, with consumer shares leading gains on expectations of more policy support for the sector.

UBS strategists maintained their S&P 500 price target of 6,200 by June 2025 on Monday and reaffirmed a positive outlook on AI beneficiaries and quality stocks, News.Az reports citing Investing.

Europe's benchmark stock index lost over 1% on Thursday, led by losses in the technology sector, and was set to wipe out all gains from the previous session, mirroring the gloomy sentiment seen in Asian markets, News.az reports citing Reuters .