Record S&P 500 finish on Thursday push Asian markets up
But analysts say investor sentiment is still fragile after weak data from China reinforced concerns about the global economy
15 November 2019 - 09:41
Shanghai — Asian stocks jumped on Friday, propelled by a record S&P 500 finish and White House comments suggesting Washington and Beijing were close to striking a trade deal, reviving hopes the tariff war may near an end.
However, analysts said investor sentiment remained fragile after weak data from China reinforced concerns about the global economy and amid increasing caution about false signs of progress in China-US trade talks...
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