The latest round of trade talks between the U.S. and China ended without word of progress, but no evident signs of setbacks either. KEEPING SCORE: The S&P 500 index rose 20 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,570 as of 10 a.m. Other transportation and industrial companies also jumped Tuesday as investors became more optimistic about continued economic growth. BONDS: Bond prices fell and yields rose, a sign investors expect continued economic growth and higher interest rates. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index gained 0.8 percent and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong added 0.2 percent.

Source: Washington Post January 08, 2019 04:41 UTC