*Global bits* UK consumers turn positive about their finances, GfK survey shows US economy on solid ground as weekly jobless claims fall, home sales surge UK inflation moving in right direction for rate cuts, Bank of England says Markets ready for more as Switzerland starts clock on rate cuts US existing home sales rise to one-year high in February Wall Street hits record closing highs on rate-cut optimism; chip sector rallies Turkey central bank stuns market with 500-point rate hike to 50% Oil eases on possible Gaza ceasefire, dollar strength Source: Reuters 12.6K views05:12
