TOKYO—Global markets rose moderately Monday, although worries continued about economic growth and inflationary pressures. France’s CAC 40 rose less than 0.1 percent in early trading to 7,522.58. Germany’s DAX gained 0.2 percent to 15,830.74. Britain’s FTSE 100 added 0.5 percent to 7,911.91. U.S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up less than…

BEIJING—Global stock markets rose Friday after U.S. inflation eased in March and China reported strong exports. London and Frankfurt opened higher. Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong advanced. Oil prices rose. Wall Street futures were lower, giving up part of Thursday’s gains after U.S. inflation at the wholesale level slowed more than expected. Asian markets were…

LONDON—Global shares rose on Thursday, while the dollar held near two-month lows after U.S. inflation data suggested the Federal Reserve may soon be finished raising interest rates, which in turn kept gold above $2,000 an ounce. The euro hit a 2–1/2 month high at $1.103. Investors are positive on Europe, where blue-chip stocks hit a…