About this episode
Asian shares rise on a report that the U.S. and China have struck a trade truce ahead of a meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi at the G20 in Osaka, Japan this weekend. President Trump also boosts hope of a possible trade deal as leaders make their way to the summit. In Miami, Democrat presidential candidates face off in the first round of debates with healthcare, immigration and Trump’s economic policies the predominant topics. In corporate news, there are rumours that the EU may give Vodafone the go-ahead with its $22bn takeover of Liberty Global, while activist investor Elliott Advisors confirms a holding in German chemicals giant Bayer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .