A SURGE IN RISK APPETITE

Talks provide a rare sign of hope in the months-long stand-off between the world’s top two economies

Trump reportedly requested key officials to put together an outline deal to call a ceasefire in the row

China says the two leaders are optimistic about resolving the dispute over technology that has drawn tariffs

Xi has promised tax cuts and other help to entrepreneurs in a renewed effort to revive the economy

Industrial metals jumped on hopes a deal would prevent China’s resource-hungry economy from faltering