In Europe, the FTSE rose 4 points (.051%), the DAX rose 102 points (.47%) and the CAC rose 20 points (.27%).
BoE comments hinted at an interest rate cut in May.
In the US, the DOW rose 486 points (1.23%), the NBI rose 74 points (1.81%), the NASDAQ Composite rose 457 points (2.74%) and the Russell small cap index rose 38 points (2.00%).
US FED may cut interest rates in June.
Trump made threats that he will increase the tariff on Canadian motor vehicles above the current 25% saying he does not want to import any motor vehicles from Canada.
latest survey from the US showed 37% approve of Trumps handling of the economy but 51% now disapprove. 59% now disapprove of the increased tariffs.
US Treasury 10 year bond yield dropped to 4.308%
Oil prices rose - Brent crude is at US$66.32 per barrel.
Gold prices rose to US$3,340 per oz.
BITCOIN is slightly lower at US$93,553.
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