European stocks were steady on Tuesday, shrugging off modest losses from the previous session, as investors stayed on edge awaiting fresh signals from the second day of tense U.S.-China trade negotiations. The continent-wide STOXX 600 held its ground at 553.12 points, as of 0703 GMT. The spotlight remains on the talks in London between the world's two biggest economies, as investors eagerly watch for any signs of progress or a thaw in relations. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday put a positive spin on the talks, without divulging any details on how the trade war, that has threatened...
The Hang Seng closed slightly lower at 24,163 on Tuesday, reversing early gains as declines in the technology and consumer staples sectors weighed on sentiment. Some traders locked in profits after the index hit a near three-month high in the previous session. Market sentiment turned cautious as mainland stocks retreated ahead of the second day of U.S.-China trade talks, where officials aim to resolve key disputes. While Washington and Beijing agreed to ease tariffs for 90 days, trade flows remained weak, with Chinese exports to the U.S. falling the most since the pandemic and U.S. imports...
Stocks rose on Tuesday as investors awaited more insight into trade talks between the U.S. and China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 51 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 rose about 0.3% along with the Nasdaq Composite Talks between U.S. and Chinese officials in London continued for a second day. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday that discussions were "going well, and we're spending a lot of time together" and that he expected talks to continue throughout the day. Traders are watching the discussions for signs of a deal that doesn't involve the countries imposing...