European markets set to return from the long Easter break with a positive open

The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing’s stimulus measures can help to boost the country’s struggling economic recovery.

The removal of a key phrase in the postmeeting statement showing inflation “has made progress toward” the 2% target raised investors’ eyebrows.

Fertility rates are declining and people are living longer, resulting in an older demographic taking a larger share of the total population.