<h1>World shares rise as S&P 500 hits record high; Bank of Japan raises rate, oil prices fall after US intervention.</h1> World shares increased following a record rise in the S&P 500 and the Bank of Japan's decision to raise its key lending rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008. Oil prices declined after the US President urged oil-producing nations to lower crude prices. European markets saw gains, with France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX rising, while Britain's FTSE 100 remained stable. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei slightly decreased due to a stronger yen affecting export manufacturers. US Treasury yields showed minor fluctuations amid discussions of potential tariffs. In cryptocurrencies, bitcoin dropped below $103,000. Meanwhile, US crude oil prices slightly decreased.