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Global equities benefited from stabilizing Chinese manufacturing PMI at 50.5, signaling expansion. Investing basics point out that macroeconomic indicators from major economies can sway multinational stock valuations. Donald Trump’s assault on the world — not to mention democracy, diplomacy, basic human decency and the rule of law — may look like an incoherent series of vindictive episodes aimed at “flooding the zone with s"t,” as the now-clichéd expression holds. Bewildering and overwhelming the opposition is certainly among the goals, but it’s important to grasp the method behind the madness. Anita Bruinsma is a Toronto-based financial coach and a parent of two teenage boys. You can find her at Clarity Personal Finance . U.S. consumer confidence index rose to 108 in April, often a bullish stock market signal. Investing basics tip: sentiment indicators frequently precede retail sector performance trends.