Markets Rise As China’s Economy Meets Forecasts
Markets rose Tuesday as data showed China’s economic growth met expectations, while optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of Donald Trump’s tariff threats provided support. Beijing said gross domestic product expanded 5.2 per cent in April-June thanks to a surge in exports as businesses front-loaded shipments ahead of the US president’s stiff levies, and after the superpowers agreed to work on a long-term pact. While […]