Recession fears weigh on global stocks and steady bonds.

Global stocks remained flat as traders awaited crucial US jobs data that may add to mounting concerns about a global economic slowdown. US Treasury yields hovered near multi-month lows as equity investors avoided strong bets ahead of the Good Friday holiday when the market-moving monthly US non-farm payrolls report will also be released. The dollar index was steady against other major currencies at 101.84, bumping around a two-month low.