- The trade picture in the world's second-largest economy staged a turnaround last month, although economists cautioned the data was heavily influenced by seasonal distortions from China's Lunar New Year holiday.
- After declines in both January and February, March exports surged 18.7% from a year earlier, while imports dipped only a slight 1.7%.
- In dollar terms, exports rose 11.5%, returning to growth for the first time in nine months, as imports fell by a less than expected 7.6%.
- Asia: Japan +2.8%. Hong Kong. China +1.4%. India +1.9%.
- Europe: London +1.4%. Paris +2.5%. Frankfurt +2.1%.
- U.S. futures: Dow +0.5%. S&P +0.5%. Nasdaq +0.8%.
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