“Asian stocks rise on US-China trade optimism after Geneva meetings, investors hopeful for tariff reduction”

Asian stocks surged on Monday following positive signals from US-China trade discussions, with meetings in Geneva showing progress and both sides expressing optimism. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted substantial progress, while China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng referred to the talks as constructive. Investors are hopeful that these developments will lead to a reduction in tariffs, and markets are eagerly awaiting further details to assess the potential impact on global trade.