US equities ended April strong with the S&P 500 up 3.1%, driven by easing US-China trade tensions, strong tech earnings, and a resilient labor market. The 10-year yield rose while the probability of a Fed rate cut in June fell, indicating renewed market faith in the economy. Commodities had mixed performances; oil prices declined due to demand concerns, while gold, copper, and Bitcoin saw gains. Key economic data showed a 0.3% decline in Q1 GDP, though a strong jobs report on Friday mitigated fears.

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