Shanghai climbed 0.4 percent, Sydney added 0.4 percent and Wellington added 0.6 percent while Taipei was 0.5 percent higher. In early European trade London dipped 0.1 percent but Frankfurt added 0.5 percent and Paris rose 0.1 percent. "If equity markets can't rally in this environment they never will and really the key concern holding back fresh capital is significantly elevated valuations." Hong Kong, July 21, 2016 (AFP) -Asian markets mostly rose Thursday following a fresh Wall Street record as traders are pumped up by strong corporate results and expectations of fresh stimulus. The likelihood of more yen flooding financial markets sent the currency tumbling, which in turn boosted stocks, particularly exporters who benefit from a weaker unit.

Source: Times of India July 21, 2016 07:38 UTC