Asian shares extended gains on Thursday and US stock futures jumped after China said it will hold trade talks with the United States in early October, raising hopes they can de-escalate their trade war before it inflicts further damage on the global economy.

Confirmation of US: China trade talks buoys global shares, investor spirit

Asian stocks edged up on Thursday as a steep slide in crude oil prices which had chilled investor sentiment slowed, while the pound and euro were supported after British Prime Minister Theresa May gained cabinet support for a Brexit deal.

Asia edges up as oil slide slows; pound, euro firm on Brexit optimism

Benchmark BSE Sensex regained the key 33,000 mark at the start of trading today after buying by retail investors and domestic institutions gathered momentum amid strong global cues.

Sensex reclaims 33,000-mark, up 190 points

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Confirmation of US: China trade talks buoys global shares, investor spirit

Asia edges up as oil slide slows; pound, euro firm on Brexit optimism

Sensex reclaims 33,000-mark, up 190 points