In the view of Robert Carnell, Chief Economist Head of Research, Asia-Pacific at ING Bank, a lack of progress on the US-China trade front is serving as good news for the US equity markets. Key Quotes: “With the clock ticking until the Schedule 4B list of additional tariffs due on December 15 is implemented, there doesn’t seem to be much progress on an elusive trade deal. The S&P 500 is grinding ever higher though. Bond markets are treading water. USDCNY is flattish to a little higher. it is interesting how currently, despite rumors that the trade talks are having problems getting over the line for a phase-one deal, stocks are still rising, and indicators of risk sentiment remain broadly positive. The clock is ticking though. There are about 25/26 days until the tariffs on this list are imposed – smack-bang in the middle of the gift-giving season in the US. I wonder if markets will get a little more jittery once we hit December? It also makes me wonder about the commercial possibility of a new tariff-related Advent calendar…” FX Street FX Street FXStreet is the leading independent portal dedicated to the Foreign Exchange (Forex) market. It was launched in 2000 and the portal has always been proud of their unyielding commitment to provide objective and unbiased information, to enable their users to take better and more confident decisions. View All Post By FX Street FXStreet News share Read Next Gold trades with modest losses around $1470 region FX Street 3 years In the view of Robert Carnell, Chief Economist Head of Research, Asia-Pacific at ING Bank, a lack of progress on the US-China trade front is serving as good news for the US equity markets. Key Quotes: "With the clock ticking until the Schedule 4B list of additional tariffs due on December 15 is implemented, there doesn't seem to be much progress on an elusive trade deal. The S&P 500 is grinding ever higher though. Bond markets are treading water. USDCNY is flattish to a little higher. it is interesting how currently, despite rumors that the trade talks are having problems… Regulated Forex Brokers All Brokers Sponsored Brokers Broker Benefits Min Deposit Score Visit Broker 1 $100T&Cs Apply 0% Commission and No stamp DutyRegulated by US,UK & International StockCopy Successfull Traders 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 2 T&Cs Apply 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 3 Recommended Broker $100T&Cs Apply No deposit or withdrawal feesTrade major forex pairs such as EUR/USD with leverage up to 30:1 and tight spreads of 0.9 pips Low $100 minimum deposit to open a trading account 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 4 T&Cs Apply Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 5 Recommended Broker $0T&Cs Apply Trade gold, silver, and platinum directly against major currenciesUp to 1:500 leverage for forex trading24/5 customer service by phone and email 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk.