Asian shares rise amid optimism around US-Chinese talks on trade and AI; oil prices fall – business live
Asian equity markets rose on optimism surrounding upcoming US‑China discussions on trade and artificial intelligence after officials met in New York. The positive sentiment lifted regional indices, while global oil prices slipped. Investors also noted a modest drop in crude benchmarks, reflecting concerns over slowing demand. The meetings precede a planned summit later in the week between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.