World stock markets were mostly higher overnight. U.S. stock indexes are also pointed toward firmer openings when the New York day session begins. Global equities were boosted overnight in part on news the U.S. Senate passed a tax-reform blueprint package late Thursday. If the so-called blueprint becomes law it would likely help to stimulate the U.S. economy via lower tax rates.
Gold prices are lower in pre-U.S.-session trading amid the keener risk appetite in the marketplace Friday, and on a higher U.S. dollar index. The greenback was also supported on the U.S. Senate passage of the tax-reform blueprint.
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