Soybean prices reached a 15-month high Tuesday as the commodity, which makes up the U.S.’ largest agricultural export, is embroiled in the trade war between the U.S. and China that’s affecting American farmers. Soybean prices have risen more than 11% since July last year as the crop has become a major tool in U.S.-China trade negotiations.

The ASEAN bloc of Southeast Asian nations and China on Tuesday signed an upgrade to their free trade agreement, which includes sections on digital, the green economy and other new industries, Beijing's Commerce Ministry said.

Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States.

The free trade area covers a combined market of more than 2 billion people, lowers tariffs on goods, and boosts flows of services and investment.View on euronews

By Anjana Anil and Pablo Sinha (Reuters) -Gold slipped to a three-week low on Tuesday as hopes for progress in U.S.–China trade talks dimmed its safe-haven allure, while investors' focus tipped over to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this week.

Iowa Republicans are urging the Trump administration to move to restore access to foreign soybean markets amid a trade standoff with China.

China's Sany Heavy Industry traded flat on its Hong Kong trading debut Tuesday after raising HKD$12.36 billion ($1.59 billion) in one of the city's largest listings this year.

By Ishaan Arora and Sherin Elizabeth Varghese (Reuters) -Gold fell more than 2% to a three-week low on Tuesday, as optimism over easing trade tensions lifted risk appetite and squeezed demand for safe-haven bullion,