Turkey - Factors to Watch on April 19

ISTANBUL, April 19 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Tuesday. The lira stood at 2.8355 to the dollar at 0508 GMT, firming from 2.8483 at the end of Monday. The benchmark 10-year bond was at 9.34 percent at the end of spot trade on Monday, from 9.41 percent on Friday. The main share index closed up 0.9 percent at 86,343 points on Monday. GLOBAL MARKETS Asian share markets rose to five-month highs on Tuesday, taking their cue from gains on W