India, Nov. 19 -- French stocks are edging higher Tuesday morning despite lingering doubts about the U.S. and China agreeing on a trade deal anytime soon after reports suggested the U.S. President is reluctant to roll back tariffs on Chinese goods.
Earlier on Monday, there were reports in Chinese media that official from the two countries were engaged in "constructive discussions" in a high-level phone call.
France's benchmark CAC 40 is up 20.20 points, or 0.34%, at 5,949.98.
On Monday, the index edged down 0.16%.
Accor is rising 2.6%. ArcelorMittal and Hermes International are gaining 2% and 1.8%, respectively. Michelin, Peugeot, Societe Generale, Credit Agricole, Renault and Kering are up 1 to 1.3%.
BNP Paribas, Saint Gobain, Airbus ...