Investing,com - Global stocks Thursday mostly followed the U.S. lower as Trump said he preferred a weaker dollar.
Trading expected to be cautious ahead of extended Easter holiday break.
Asia mostly lower despite China reporting strong trade figures in the first quarter.
Nikkei 225 off 0.75x% as yen firmed to five-month highs vs. dollar on Trump remarks.
Kospi outperforms as Bank of Korea keeps base rate on hold, raises growth forecast.
Europe lower. DAX off 0.16% as FTSE 100 down 0.33%. Pound holds above $1.25.
euro dips as uncertainty over outcome of French presidential race weighs.
U.S. stock index futures dip after Wall St closes lower overnight. U.S.bank earnings reports ahead.
Dollar index steadies above 100 after losses on Trump remarks. Oil edges lower.
Gold higher. U.S. Treasury yields fall, U.S. 10-year hits low of 2.22%.