Asian markets mixed with eyes on China-US tensions, stimulus

HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed in early trade Monday as investors weighed ongoing China-US tensions and the struggle by Washington lawmakers to hammer out a much-needed new stimulus. Analysts said there was little reaction to news that trade review talks between the superpowers due to have taken place Saturday had been postponed, though Donald […]

Asia markets rise but trade talks, stimulus cause concern

HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly rose Monday, with investors keeping a wary eye on China-US trade talks planned for the weekend, which come after Washington imposed sanctions on several Hong Kong officials, further straining tensions between the superpowers. Adding to uncertainty was US lawmakers’ inability to find common ground on a much-needed new stimulus for […]