India, May 2 -- Positive sentiment prevailed in global markets in response to hints of likely dialogue between the U.S. and China to ease trade related tensions. Strong corporate earnings as well as uncertainty ahead of the jobs data also swayed sentiment.
Wall Street Futures are trading in positive territory ahead of the jobs data update. Major markets in Europe are also trading with strong gains. Asian markets also finished with strong gains.
The six-currency Dollar Index shed more than half a percent. Bond yields are trading in a mixed pattern. Crude oil prices declined. Gold rebounded after a massive plunge. Cryptocurrencies are trading mostly below the flatline. Here is a snapshot of the major world markets at this hour.
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