World stock markets advanced Tuesday as investors studied a fresh round of corporate earnings reports and data releases for signs the global economy is on the right track. DATA DUMP: Investors were focusing on a deluge of economic data Tuesday, starting with a private Chinese manufacturing survey showing activity expanded last month, rising to its highest level in four months. The results came after trading in Tokyo closed for the day, so investors won't be able to react until Wednesday. The firing came the same day that former homeland security secretary John Kelly was sworn in as White House chief of staff. CURRENCIES: The dollar rose to 110.48 yen from 110.26 yen in late trading Monday.

Source: ABC News August 01, 2017 06:15 UTC