Shares of Hermes, Richemont, and LVMH soared this week on hopes China's new stimulus will lead to more spending.

Beijing’s pledge to support capital markets and economic growth targets also helps lift European stocks and metals prices

Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets soared again Friday with the latter index recording its strongest weekly gain in 16 years on hopes China would unveil yet more measures to

Chinese stocks surge after government stimulus measures. Alibaba, JD.com, Baidu, and others see significant gains.

China’s stocks climbed Tuesday, fueled by the central bank’s latest blitz of policy measures designed to stem the worsening economic outlook and market mood.

Chinese stocks surged for a second day, fueled by stimulus measures, while other regional markets struggled. The People's Bank of China announced wide-ranging policy easing, including a rate cut. Meanwhile,

Chinese equities are on track for their best week since 2008 after Beijing launched an economic stimulus package including a $114bn war chest to boost the stock market. The CSI 300 index of Shanghai- and Shenzhen-listed companies is up 14.

Chinese property stocks and metal prices also rally after stimulus measures aimed at faltering economy. Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Chinese stocks raced toward their best week since 2008 and helped lift Asian shares to 2-1/2-year highs after Beijing rolled out a huge stimulus package to revive the economy,