Asian markets edge back after rout, pound struggles

Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 8, 2020

Asian markets ticked higher Tuesday as investors edged back after last week's steep drops, brushing off Donald Trump's latest anti-China salvo, while sterling struggled to bounce back after fears over Brexit trade deal talks. With New York closed for a public holiday, dealers took a positive lead from Europe and took the opportunity to pick up cheaper stocks. Despite continued uncertaint