The latest in a string of better than expected macro data from the US drove markets higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq reaching an 11-year high.
As signs point toward a recovery across the pond, we ask industry experts whether the current progress can be maintained...
Today's pledge by five central banks, including the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, to raise the liquidity of commercial banks has boosted markets worldwide.
Bank shares climbed in early trading, regaining some ground after Friday's stress test results caused sharp falls in the UK's major banks.
European markets climbed this morning on news IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn had resigned following sex crime allegations.
Most European bourses look cautiously positive in morning trading ahead of the US non-farm payrolls data for February.
The FTSE climbed 1.1% this morning to 5,724.37 after rumours of more quantitative easing from the Federal Reserve gained momentum last night.
World markets surged on Wednesday following an unexpected jump in the US manufacturing index and bullish economic figures from Asia.