Donald Trump has just tweeted that trade deal with China is close and both sides look forward to it. It’s not the first such tweet in recent months but this time it’s important as markets were looking for answers ahead of the December 15 deadline for additional tariffs. Indices soar in response, US500 has just seen the ATH at 3162 points.

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