Source: CNBC, 2/18/19




Asia markets were mostly in positive territory on Monday afternoon, with trade talks between the U.S. and China set to continue in Washington this week after high-level meetings in Beijing concluded last week. The mainland Chinese markets were higher by the end of the morning session. The Shanghai composite jumped around 1.8 percent while the Shenzhen component rose 2.534 percent. The Shenzhen composite advanced 2.408 percent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index also gained 1.51 percent.

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