Global shares rise, dollar at new peak versus yen before jobs data
LONDON (Reuters) – World shares hit their highest level since June 2008 and the dollar touched a fresh 3-1/2-year high against the yen on Friday, ahead of U. S. jobs data expected to point to a continuing pick up in the world’s biggest economy. China also gave markets a boost as official data showed February exports grew 21. 8 percent versus a year ago, more than double the expected rise. European shares , which have rebounded strongly this week after last week’s Italian election and U. S. spending cuts-related wobble, opened up 0. 5 percent. . . .
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