# Asian shares rose today after China and the United States said they would hold trade talks at the weekend, fanning optimism that the superpowers can row back high tariffs. Beijing’s moves to ease some key monetary policy tools to kickstart the world’s number two economy boosted hope among investors who have been left punch drunk by Donald Trump’s explosive first few months in power. Washington has been in talks with numerous countries to avoid Trump’s sweeping levies, with Japan and South Korea among the first in the queue.
Asian markets rise before talks between US and China on tariffs