Japanese shares surged to a one-year high on Wednesday as the country struck a trade deal with the United States that lowers ...

Investors also cheer deals with Indonesia and the Philippines, fuelling hopes more nations will dodge harsh US tariffs.

US stocks remain narrowly mixed amid more earnings reports. Investors are looking for impact of Trump's tariffs. Chip stocks weigh on Nasdaq, S&P 500.

Major stock markets slipped on Tuesday as New York backed off its record highs and European markets fretted over an August 1 ...