Asian shares advanced early Monday after U.S. stock indexes rallied to close out their best week in two months, while U.S. futures and oil prices were little changed. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 2.3% to 20,

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U.S. stock indexes are rallying toward the close of their best week in two months. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Friday.

The stock market had a bull run this week, with the S&P 500 making gains in four of the days and jumping 3.4% over the five-day trading period, its best numbers since the 2024 presidential election. Market players reacted positive to favorable inflation data for December,