Stock markets gain as China ‘evaluates’ offer of US trade talks – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as FTSE 100 gains on hopes of US-China trade thaw; Shell profits drop 28% to $5.5bnEurozone inflation held steady at 2.2%, according to a flash reading of price pressures for April.That was slightly above a 2.1% year-on-year inflation forecast from economists polled by Reuters.The subsequent imposition of trade tariffs has increased global economic and geopolitical complexity, and we remain watchful of the external environment. But our ability to help clients manage their business and wealth across borders in times of volatility reinforces our confidence that we can continue to improve returns. Continue reading...

Stock markets gain as China ‘evaluates’ offer of US trade talks – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as FTSE 100 gains on hopes of US-China trade thaw; Shell profits drop 28% to $5.5bn

Eurozone inflation held steady at 2.2%, according to a flash reading of price pressures for April.

That was slightly above a 2.1% year-on-year inflation forecast from economists polled by Reuters.

The subsequent imposition of trade tariffs has increased global economic and geopolitical complexity, and we remain watchful of the external environment. But our ability to help clients manage their business and wealth across borders in times of volatility reinforces our confidence that we can continue to improve returns.

Continue reading...