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STOCKS: Global stock indices ran higher as the US put tariffs on Chinese goods
"on hold" after China pledged to significantly boost its purchases of US goods,
with a US delegation set to visit China to discuss trade matters.
- The Nikkei 225 added 0.5% in the morning session, with the utilities and
industrial sectors leading the way higher, while financials added the most
weight to the index.
- The Hang Seng outperformed, adding 1.2%, as all of the major sectors moved
higher, with the consumer discretionary space leading the way. China's mainland
CSI 300 added 0.7%.
- Australia's ASX 200 was the underperformer, losing 0.1% as telecoms, materials
& financials dragged.
- US index futures moved higher, with the mini-Dow adding over 200 points, and
the e-mini S&P adding 17 points.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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