12
May
Global stocks rise after US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days – live updates
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US-China agreement is a ‘pleasant surprise’ for marketspublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 10:48 BST Nick EdserBusiness reporter Image source, EPA Stock markets have welcomed news of the agreement between the US and China as investors hope that a global trade war can be averted. Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index was still trading when the announcement was made, and jumped on the news, ending the day up 3%. European stock markets are also higher and early indications are that the main US stock markets will open up by more... Read More




