The DAX pares gains to just 0.2% now

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Equities are still somewhat holding up but the solid start to the day has turned rather mild in the opening hour of trading.

Bond yields have also climbed back down a little though markets are still keeping with the more optimistic risk tone for the most part. US futures have also moved a tad lower, with S&P 500 futures now up by 0.2% on the day.

It's still early in the day but if anything else, this just shows that despite some optimism creeping in, there is still a need for caution until we get more firm answers surrounding US-China trade talks.