European markets higher amid US-Sino trade talk plans; Investec shares surge 12%

The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up around 0.4 percent during early morning deals, with almost all sectors and major bourses in positive territory. Market focus is largely attuned to global trade developments, amid expectations the U.S. and China could soon launch a fresh round of trade talks. Currency crises in Turkey and Argentina have stoked fears of contagion in recent weeks, exacerbating broader negative sentiment in emerging markets.