FirstFT: Harris presents Walz as champion of freedoms in first joint rally

Good morning. We have updates today on volatility in Asian markets after yesterday’s global rebound and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

But first we turn to the US, where just hours ago vice-president Kamala Harris and her newly announced running mate Tim Walz made their maiden joint appearance at a Democratic party rally.

Introducing Walz to thousands of cheering supporters in Philadelphia, Harris presented the Minnesota governor as…