Stock markets mixed amid doubts on US-China trade deal – business live

Pound inches higher towards $1.30 on hopes of smoother Brexit process 8.03am GMT European stock markets are up –7.33am GMT Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of the world economy, the financial markets, the eurozone and business.The waiting game continues for the US-China trade deal. Chinese state media described the latest discussions, held by phone over the weekend, as “constructive,” but a report from CNBC suggested yesterday that the mood in Beijing was pessi