Trade War: China Evaluates Possible US Trade Talks
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. On today's show, China says it's assessing the possibility of trade talks with the US, citing senior US officials' willingness to discuss tariffs. Apple slumps in late trade on slower sales in China and a warning on tariffs, while Amazon says it's bracing for a tougher business climate in the coming months. Meanwhile, Standard Chartered has posted better than expected first-quarter profit as it weighs the impact of US President Trump's trade war. Today's Guests: Diego De Giorgi, Group CFO of Standard Chartered & Jane Foley, FX strategy head at Rabobank (Source: Bloomberg)
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