BEIJING — Asian stock markets were mixed Monday following a U.S.-Chinese trade deal that disappointed some investors. The two sides agreed to reduce some punitive tariffs imposed in their fight over China’s technology ambitions and trade surplus. Beijing agreed to buy more American farm exports. The Shanghai Composite Index was up less than 2 points at 2,969.52 and Tokyo's Nikkei was flat at 24,023.65. Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 gained 1.8% to 6,859.80 and India's Sensex opened down 5 points at 41,004.98.

Source: International New York Times December 16, 2019 04:07 UTC