TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Tuesday, despite continuing concerns about rising COVID-19 cases in Asia and parts of the US and Europe. France’s CAC 40 edged up nearly 0.1 percent in early trading to 6,693.02, while Germany’s DAX was up 0.5 percent at 15,970.67. US shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up 0.2 percent at 35,417.00. New coronavirus cases recently reached record highs in Japan, where a state of emergency has been extended through Sept. 12. A survey released Tuesday showed China’s factory activity grew at a slower pace in August as export demand weakened.

Source: Egypt Independent August 31, 2021 11:03 UTC