Some key events to watch this week:
China economic growth, industrial production and retail sales figures are on Friday.
These are some of the main moves in financial markets:
Stocks
The S&P 500 Index rose 1.1% to a record high as of 4:02 p.m. New York time
The NASDAQ Composite Index rose 1.3%, more than any closing gain since April 5
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9% to a record high
The MSCI World Index rose 0.9% to a record high
Currencies
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell 0.1%, falling for the fourth straight day, the longest losing streak since April 6
The euro was unchanged at $1.20
The British pound climbed 0.1%, rising for the fourth straight day, the longest winning streak since Feb. 24
The Japanese yen climbed 0.2%, rising for the fourth straight day, the longest winning streak since Feb. 22
Bonds
The yield on 10-year Treasuries declined 8.1 basis points, more than any closing loss since Feb. 26
Germany’s 10-year yield declined 3.2 basis points, more than any closing loss since April 1
Britain’s 10-year yield declined 6.7 basis points, more than any closing loss since March 2
Commodities
West Texas Intermediate crude rose 0.3%, climbing for the fourth straight day, the longest winning streak since Feb. 25
Gold futures rose 1.7%, the most since March 30