Tide of euphoric relief carries stocks to historic highs
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'TIS the season for stock gains. US stocks have reached new record highs as a year that began with trade-war fears ends with trade-peace jubilation.
US President Donald Trump tweeted last Friday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping were making arrangements for a signature of the "phase one" trade deal.
This week, trading volumes will thin out as markets close early on Tuesday for the Christmas break.
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