Major U.S. stock-indexes higher on Tuesday morning, led by financial stocks, as weak manufacturing data globally raised hopes of a further easing of monetary policies. Manufacturing activity across much of Asia shrank in February, with China falling for a seventh straight month. In Europe, factory growth waned, dealing a further blow to policymakers who are struggling to stimulate their economies and spur inflation.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (28 of 30). Top looser - United Technologies Corporation (UTX, -3,22%). Top gainer - JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM, +2,90%).

Most of S&P sectors also in positive area. Top looser - Utilities (-0,1%). Top gainer - Financial (+1,9%).

At the moment:

Dow 16701.00 +204.00 +1.24%

S&P 500 1956.75 +27.25 +1.41%

Nasdaq 100 4279.75 +78.50 +1.87%

Oil 33.83 +0.08 +0.24%

Gold 1232.80 -1.60 -0.13%

U.S. 10yr 1.81 +0.07