Stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks after UK deal

London (AFP) May 9, 2025

Major stock markets mostly rose Friday, with Frankfurt's DAX hitting a record high, on growing optimism that tariff tensions will ease. Britain and the United States reached a deal on trade on Thursday and President Donald Trump hinted that an easing of tariffs on China was possible as officials prepare for high-stakes talks this weekend. "Coming hot on the heels of yesterday's UK-US tra