Jerome powell talks of heartbreaking harm from the coronavirus and says the pandemic has brought the u. S. To an abrupt halt. We are seeing optimism with asian stocks really prized to follow the leader when it comes to gains on wall street overnight. The s p 500 gaining 2. 5 percent, touching a sevenweek high as we have the dual optimism over expected track to a vaccine with the socalled operation work speed from the Trump Administration. More encouraging news about efficacy on a Gilead Sciences therapeutic as well. We are taking a look at gains resuming in new zealand. Japanese futures pointed up after yesterdays public holiday. U. S. Futures also showing an extension of those public gains. On seeing futures looking positive as well. Korea closed today and hong kong markets closed for the birthday holiday. Taking a look at oil because we are seeing a second day of gains for wti up, the 22 plus gain in the overnight session. We are seeing opening up here higher by over 6 in asia. This