Chinese investors opened new stock trading accounts at the fastest pace in nine years as equities surged following a stimulus boost from Beijing.

The China stock market has moved higher in two consecutive trading days, accelerating more than 110 points or 3.3 percent in that

Asian stock markets largely moved forward Monday as traders awaited potential macroeconomic stimulus packages in Beijing, and the rate decision later in the week by the US Federal Reserve. The US national election will also be watched on Asian trading floors.

AP Business Writer Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday as China’s leaders began a major meeting expected to bring fresh pledges of help for the world’s second-largest economy. Oil prices gaine