Stock markets retreat as Trump triggers Chinese anger

London, Nov 28 (AFP/APP): Stock markets mostly fell Thursday as China-US trade talks took a jolt from a US law backing Hong Kong protests that has angered Beijing. US President Donald Trump signed into law a bi-partisan bill that voiced support for the pro-democracy protests, prompting a sharp response from Chinese officials. Global equities have been surging in recent weeks — with Wall Street hitting multiple records — on expectations the closely followed trade negotiations would result in a partial pact soon. “European stock markets are in the red today as US-China trade tensions have ticked up a little on … Continue reading Stock markets retreat as Trump triggers Chinese anger