Asia Stocks, U.S. Futures Rally on Italy

By Shiyin ChenAsian stocks (MXAP) advanced for the first time in four days, U.S. equity-index futures climbed and the euro strengthened against the dollar and yen amid speculation the International Monetary Fund will help Italy after the nation’s borrowing costs surged.
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Comment: I didn't expect that my new optimism would be warranted that quickly.