Stocks climb as Trump softens his protectionist tone

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April 12, 2018 9:47 PM

Stocks jumped and Treasuries fell as President Donald Trump said the US might rejoin the TPP.

Stocks rose as President Donald Trump softened his tone on protectionist policies, suggesting the US could reenter the Trans-Pacific Partnership and that a trade war with China might not happen.

Dow Jones industrial average:

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ASX 200 SPI futures:

near three-year highs as investors weighed tensions in the Middle East against reports of higher production outside of the region.

JPMorgan
Wells Fargo
Citigroup

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