European stocks rally as the US and China agree to hold trade talks
Markets in the continent got a boost after China's commerce ministry said the U.S. and China would hold trade talks on Jan. 7-8. Data showing China's services sector extended a solid expansion in December also provided support, amid fears of a slowdown in growth. A survey showed 57 percent of U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party would rather a no-deal Brexit over her Brexit deal.