European shares touch all-time peak on cross-Atlantic trade optimism
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(Reuters) - European shares clocked a record closing high on Friday after EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan struck a positive tone on talks with Washington and on optimism over signs of resilience in China's economy. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose as much as 1% to a record high of 424.90, marking its best week since Dec. 20. Hogan said on Thursday he had a good exchange of views with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in Washington, underscoring Brussels' desire to negotiate..