The US economy released at 12:30 GMT, its March durable goods orders reading, which rose 2.7%, better than expectations of a 0.7% gain, and much better than the previous reading of 1.6% decline.
Core durable goods orders (excluding transportation items) for the same month, rose by 0.4%, better than expectations of a 0.2% gain, better than the previous reading of 0.1% decline, which is a positive sign for the US economy.