Chinese state media on Saturday expressed cautious optimism over trade talks between the United States and China, a day after President Xi Jinping said a week of discussions had produced “step-by-step” progress.
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Brent crude oil futures LCOc1 were down 34 cents at $77.28 a barrel at 1005 GMT, while U.S. crude futures CLc1 fell by 30 cents to $67.29.
Rupee Slump to Push India to Seek Yuan Trade Settlement
The plan would enable direct convertibility between the rupee and yuan and will help cut transaction and hedging costs, the people said, asking not to be identified citing rules. The proposal would allow Indian exports of pharmaceuticals, oilseeds and sugar to China to be settled in rupee, while keeping out trade in high volume products such as electronics, they said.