Analysts said the trade numbers could mean further easing by China's central bank this year, including further rate cuts this month, among other measures.
Resource stocks were lifted by news that Australia's central bank had kept its main interest rate at a record low of 2.75% and said there could be room for further easing.
These procedures will be further eased in the proposed continuation.
The easing could further strengthen Mr. Thein Sein's political stature in Myanmar, where the sanctions are a major impediment to the economy.
"The second half of the year could see a further easing in fundamentals," OPEC said Friday in a statement.
Analysts welcomed the change in the central bank's tone, saying that it could help ease the tumult in China's financial system and address concerns that the liquidity situation could further impact the country's slowing economic growth.
In a previous measure meant to ease tensions Netanyahu banned cabinet ministers and lawmakers from visiting the sensitive Jerusalem holy site, fearing any high-profile spectacle could further inflame tensions.
