Asian shares rose slightly as investors monitored US-China trade talks aimed at preventing a recession. Major indices in Tokyo, South Korea, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Australia saw gains. The S&P 500 is recovering from a previous drop, aided by hopes of tariff reductions from President Trump. Significant buyout deals boosted Qualcomm and IonQ stocks, while Warner Bros. Discovery faced losses due to restructuring. Tesla's stock rebounded after a recent decline linked to Elon Musk's relationship with Trump. Bond yields eased slightly amid consumer inflation expectations. Oil prices increased, and the dollar strengthened against the yen. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)