New York (AFP) - Global stocks finished mixed on Thursday as investors weighed the latest back and forth on US-China trade talks and the impeachment push against US President Donald Trump.

London (AFP) - Global markets mostly rose Thursday on renewed hopes for China-US trade talks after a report said a deal could be finalised by the end of next week.

New York (AFP) - US and European equities climbed Wednesday following upbeat reports on US-China trade talks that offset lackluster US economic data.

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose Thursday on renewed hopes for the China-US trade talks after a report said a deal could be finalised by the end of next week.

Hong Kong (AFP) - Optimism over the China-US trade talks kept Asian markets buoyant on Friday, with investors betting the two will eventually sign a partial deal, though they remain nervous as next week's deadline for fresh tariffs draws closer.

Currency traders have been betting on a Conservative win in next week’s election, sending the pound to its highest level against the euro in two-and-a-half years.