By MarketsFarm

WINNIPEG, May 1 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.

– Armed protestors occupied the Michigan state capitol building on Thursday arguing against emergency measures put in place by the Democrat governor to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

– India will extend its coronavirus lockdown for at least another two weeks, although measures will be relaxed earlier in some lower risk areas.

– COVID-19 cases in Russia have surged, with over 100,000 confirmed cases in the country now – including Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.