Asian stocks increased in anticipation of trade talks between China and the U.S. on Monday, which could potentially ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. A regional stock gauge rose by 0.9% before the London talks, with technology shares advancing due to Meta Platforms Inc.’s investment plans. Chinese shares listed in Hong Kong jumped by 1.1% and were on track to enter a bull market, defined as a 20% rise from a recent low. A key gauge for emerging market equities rose by 0.7%, heading toward its highest close since February 2022.
— new from Bloomberg
