The American stock indices were going down in the course of the previous week in connection with growing geopolitical risks. However, they finished the second consecutive month with an upturn. On Friday, 1 March, stock indices demonstrated active growth thanks to optimistic moods related to trade negotiations between the US and China. The American side is preparing the final text of its trade agreement with China for a summit of the two countries’ leaders, which may take place in the middle of March.

Financial markets survey 04.03.2019