Aussie dollar up on hopes of U.S.-China trade deal, sterling holds gains
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LONDON (Reuters) - The Australian dollar and China's yuan, often seen as barometers of investor risk appetite, rose on Friday on hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade talks, while optimistic comments from Ireland on Brexit boosted the British pound.Top U.S. and Chinese negotiators wrapped up their first day of trade talks on Thursday, with U.S. President Donald Trump welcoming what he called a "very, very good negotiation with China".Business groups expressed optimism the two sides might be able..