Crude, sterling and equities advance on recovery optimism

Hong Kong (AFP) June 1, 2021

Oil prices surged on demand optimism ahead of the latest OPEC meeting on Tuesday, while the pound hit a three-year high against the dollar over Britain's economic rebound and equities mostly rose with focus on upcoming US jobs data. Wall Street and London were closed Monday for holidays meaning there were few drivers for buying, with the general theme continuing to be the global economic rec