LONDON — European stock markets were higher on Tuesday, tracking global counterparts as investors look ahead to a fresh round of economic data this week.
Major European indices advanced on Monday, though U.K. markets were closed for a public holiday.
Shares in Asia-Pacific rose overnight, building on the positive Monday session, as Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks led gains.
As global stock markets enter the final few days of what has been a rough month, attention will turn toward a fresh batch of economic data.
Of particular interest will be the U.S. Labor Department's release of nonfarm payrolls, which shows the pace of jobs and wage growth and could guide the Fed on how to proceed with its monetary policy.
Persons:
Jerome Powell, Powell, nonfarm
Organizations:
Investors, Federal, U.S . Labor
Locations:
Asia, Pacific, Hong Kong