1.   Japanese bonds were little changed as rising stocks offset optimism that the Bank of Japan will hold interest rates at record lows.

2.   Rising U.S. stocks also bolstered optimism that companies with global operations will have stronger earnings.

3.   Spanish stocks are seen rising in coming days, as gains in U.S. stocks fuel optimism that the turmoil in global equities markets is waning.

4.   U.K. stocks rose after gains by U.S. and Asian stocks sparked optimism that global equity markets may have seen the end of a month-long rout.

5.   U.S. stocks are seen mixed as concern that rising interest rates will sap enthusiasm for stocks offsets optimism that an expanding economy will help corporate profits grow this year.