Global stocks mixed after U.S. and China increase tariffs

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European stock markets drifted higher Monday while Asia was mixed after the U.S. and China escalated their war over trade and technology with new tariff increases.

U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday, draining some of the energy from global trading. Benchmarks in London, Paris and Shanghai advanced. Tokyo and Hong Kong declined.

"The short-lived truce will probably provide limited relief," said Zhu Huani of Mizuho Bank in a report. "Businesses have become increasingly uncertain about future prospects, evidenced by the pullback in business investment amidst growing concerns on growth." In Asia, the Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.3% to 2,924.11 while Tokyo's Nikkei 225 shed 0.4% to 20,620.19. Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 0.4% to 25,626.55. Seoul's Kospi ended 1 point higher at 1,969.19 and Sydney's S&P-ASX 200 retreated 0.4% to 6,579.40. New Zealand and Taiwan gained while Southeast Asia markets retreated.

The U.S. is pressing China to narrow its trade surplus and roll back plans for government-led creation of companies that can compete globally in robotics and other industries. China's trading partners say those violate its free-trade obligations and are based on stealing or pressuring companies to hand over technology.

 

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