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Asian stocks climbed after positive earnings sentiment helped boost U.S. equities, while Treasuries pushed higher as trade concerns lingered.

The government shutdown is over, for now. After running for 35 days, many are now anxiously waiting to see how the longest partial federal shutdown in U.S. history affected the labor market during its run.

Last week, all three of the major indices posted their first four-day winning streak since August.

China's exports rose 9.9 percent in 2018, its strongest trade performance in seven years, despite growing disruptions from an escalating trade war with the United States, customs data showed on Monday.

The Chinese economy is definitely losing momentum, as President Trump's tariffs continue to take a toll on it. Nevertheless, some Chinese stocks have reached bargain levels. Just look at Alibaba, which is one of China's premier tech operators.

The pound hovered near 20-month lows on Tuesday, as political turmoil deepened in Britain with a key vote on Brexit being delayed while U.S. shares staged a late rebound in a positive signal for Asian markets.

Tencent Music Entertainment on Monday launched its initial public offering as global stock markets rallied after a weekend ceasefire in the trade war between the US and China.

Stocks climbed after Friday's equity slide capped off an abbreviated week of wobbly trading.

Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba just completed its ninth annual Singles Day sales event and smashed all previous records by selling $30.8 billion worth of goods.

Jack Ma's Ant Financial Services Group is getting a huge boost in Europe.