UK and European stocks are higher this morning after the release of China GDP data which showed expansion of the economy by 18.3%, year on year. Markets seem encouraged even though the numbers were below expectations.
US retail sales data provided a positive surprise jumping 9.8% in March as new stimulus lifted consumer spending and initial unemployment claims fell sharply last week to the lowest level since March 2020.
Despite the strong economic data, Treasury Yields slumped on Thursday, confusing many market analysts who have been watching the recent uptrend will some concern.
Eurozone inflation data is due this morning and will be monitored closely.
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