Stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks after UK deal
Friday, 9 May 2025 () London (AFP) May 9, 2025
Major stock markets mostly rose Friday, with Frankfurt's DAX hitting a record high, on growing optimism that tariff tensions will ease. Britain and the United States reached a deal on trade on Thursday and President Donald Trump hinted that an easing of tariffs on China was possible as officials prepare for high-stakes talks this weekend. "Coming hot on the heels of yesterday's UK-US tra
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