Global shares see modest gains as optimism over China-US trade truce fades
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 () Global markets experienced mixed trading on Tuesday as initial optimism over the US-China trade truce waned. While European and Japanese markets saw modest gains, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell, reflecting lingering concerns. Investors are now awaiting key economic reports to gauge the long-term impact of trade uncertainties on the global economy, while oil prices retreated after Monday's rally.
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