Economists saw progress in trade talks on the rare earth issue between the United States and China as a positive sign in moving toward a longer-term deal that would settle financial markets and

The United States and China have agreed on a framework to implement their trade truce, officials on both sides said Wednesday, after concluding two days of talks in London to defuse tensions and ease export restrictions that threaten to disrupt global manufacturing.

The US and China's trading relationship – the most important one in the global economy – is back on track. Will the truce last?

US-China agree on framework to ease trade tensions and roll back export controls after London talks, pending leader approval.

Japan's Nikkei share gauge climbed for a fourth straight session on Wednesday after a tentative trade truce between the U.S. and China supported demand for higher-yielding assets.