• European shares moved higher Friday as investors monitored trade talks between the U.S. and China and waited for key economic data.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.25 percent in early deals with the majority of the sectors moving higher. Basic resources led the gains, up by more than 1 percent. BHP Billiton was up by more than 1.5 percent after a ratings upgrade. Travel and leisure stocks were up by 0.7 percent on earnings.
• Asian shares fell on Friday while the dollar ran into some profit-taking after several weeks of strong gains as financial markets turned their attention to looming U.S. payrolls data for fresh catalysts.
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS fell 0.5 percent, and looked set for a third straight weekly loss.
Reference:Reuters, CNBC