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- World stock markets were mixed on Monday as positives in the market battled with trade disputes and financial conditions that “have been plaguing investors,” said London Capital Group’s Jasper Lawler.
- JP Morgan and Wells Fargo reported strong earnings last week , while Chinese exports jumped 14% year-on-year in March after dropping 21% in February.
- US-China trade talks could be nearing a conclusion, according to US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Source: Markets mixed as growth fears clash with strong US bank earnings and Chinese export gains