According to Reuters:

  • Trade talks between the US and Chinese delegations have started in London

NEC Hassett said on CNBC earlier today that he expects a hand shake agreement and that the rare-earth would be released shortly thereafter.

US stocks have gotten a bit of a boost in early US trading with the Dow industrial average now up about 65 points and the NASDAQ index up 20 points. The broader S&P index is up 10 points currently

Source: Forex Live