Asian markets were mostly lower Thursday as U.S. and Chinese officials wrapped up three days of talks in Beijing without significant breakthroughs. (Ahn Young-joon/Associated Press)SINGAPORE — World markets retreated on Thursday after U.S. and Chinese officials wrapped up three days of trade talks in Beijing without significant breakthroughs. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Germany’s DAX dipped 0.6 percent to 10,827.31 and France’s CAC 40 was 1 percent lower at 4,766.42. ASIA’S DAY: Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, which gained more than 1 percent on Wednesday, fell 1.3 percent to 20,163.80. U.S.-CHINA TALKS: Official statements released after the talks, which lasted a day longer than planned, did not say if progress was made on ending a tariffs battle that has shaken financial markets.

Source: Washington Post January 10, 2019 04:22 UTC