Overview: The global capital markets are subdued. There have been few developments to induce activity. Even President Trump's claims that the talks with China are in the "final throes" failed to excite. Equities are extending their advance. Bonds are little changed, and the dollar is mostly firmer. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index and Europe's Dow Jones Stoxx 600 advanced for the fourth consecutive session. The S&P 500 gapped higher on Monday (~3112.9-3117.4) and has not looked back. It may gap higher today as well. Benchmark 10-year bond yields have edged marginally lower. The dollar is