Stocks, Oil Edge Up as China Relaxes Quarantine Rules

Stocks, Oil Edge Up as China Relaxes Quarantine Rules
The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, on April 5, 2022. Staff/Reuters
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LONDON—Global shares moved into positive territory on Tuesday while oil prices firmed following China’s decision to ease some quarantine requirements for international arrivals.

China slashed the quarantine time for inbound travelers by half in a major easing of one of the world’s strictest COVID-19 curbs, which have deterred travel in and out of the country since 2020.