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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England, in the City of London, on May 8, 2025. [AFP]
Most equities rose Friday on growing optimism that the worst of Donald Trump's trade war is past after he reached a deal with Britain and suggested he could lower tariffs on China as officials prepare for high-stakes talks this weekend.
The mood among investors has improved substantially since the US president unveiled his "Liberation Day" blitz last month, sending markets spinning and fuelling global recession fears.
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