GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks hit by trade confusion and HK unrest

Asian stocks and Wall Street futures fell on Wednesday, as confusing signals over the extent of progress made in U.S.-China trade talks and concern about intensifying unrest in Hong Kong hurt demand for risky assets. Hong Kong shares slumped 2% to a four-week low, battered by fears that anti-government protests appear to be spiralling out of control. The dollar drifted in Asia after U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal was “close” but gave no new details on when or where an agreement would be signed, disappointing investors in what was billed as a major speech on …read more

Source:: Yahoo Finance

      

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