India, May 1 -- Strong corporate earnings helped restore sentiment in Wall Street despite an uncertain trade tariff environment. Concerns about economic growth in the U.S. limited gains.
Wall Street Futures are trading in positive territory ahead of the PMI updates. Major markets in Europe are closed for holiday. In Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei recorded strong gains.
The six-currency Dollar Index rallied. Bond yields are trading in a mixed pattern. Demand fears dragged down crude oil prices. Gold plunged amidst hopes of easing in trade tensions. Cryptocurrencies rallied. Here is a snapshot of the major world markets at this hour.
Stock Indexes:
DJIA (US30) at 40,771.90, up 0.25% S&P 500 (US500) at 5,609.60, up 0.73%Germany's DAX at 22,...