1.   Bunds were also boosted by optimism for low inflation and steady economic growth in Germany.

2.   Its shares were also boosted by optimism about the trade talks.

3.   Oil companies Elf Aquitaine SA and Total SA both gained ground as well, boosted by optimism earnings in the industry will keep on growing.

4.   Share prices were boosted by optimism that inflation is poised to fall, allowing interest rates to decline later in the year.

5.   Stocks were boosted by optimism about the economy and interest rates.

6.   Such optimism also boosted stocks in Singapore, where the Straits Times Industrials Index rose for a sixth day.

7.   The shares of several medical-related companies were boosted by optimism that the White House and the Republican-controlled Congress will compromise on Medicare.

8.   U.K. stocks closed higher Friday on gains from British Aerospace Plc and banks, boosted by optimism for a further cut in interest rates.

9.   Share prices have risen dramatically over the past two weeks, boosted by optimism the government will act decisively to boost economic growth.

10.   The yen also rose, boosted by optimism such a cut would spur consumer spending and lift Japan out of its worst recession since World War II.