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10-06-2025
U.S. stocks rose marginally as trade negotiators from the U.S. and China met in London, with discussions expected to continue on Tuesday. The talks, aimed at resolving trade disputes, particularly regarding mineral exports, could potentially push the S&P 500 to a new high if successful, according to JPMorgan's trading desk. The index is currently around 2% below its February record high. Elsewhere, Apple announced a redesign to its iOS system called "Liquid Glass" at its Worldwide Developers Conference, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised the U.K.'s favorable business climate, describing it as being in a "Goldilocks circumstance."
10-06-2025
European markets are expected to open higher, with London's FTSE, Germany's DAX, France's CAC 40, and Italy's FTSE MIB all predicted to rise, due to optimism surrounding ongoing trade talks between the US and China in London. The talks, which are set to continue on Tuesday, have buoyed global markets as investors hope for a resolution to the trade dispute without large-scale punitive tariffs. US stock futures and Asia-Pacific markets also rose on Monday night as investors awaited further insights into the trade discussions.
10-06-2025
Stock futures rose early Tuesday as investors awaited more insight on U.S.-China trade discussions. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures surged 124 points, or 0.29%, while S&P 500 futures increased by 0.4% and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.5%. The S&P 500 had added nearly 0.1% on Monday, marking its second straight winning day, as traders monitored trade talks for signs of a deal that doesn't involve high tariffs. Investors are also watching for small business data and inflation reports later in the week, as well as earnings reports from companies like J.M. Smucker Co. and GameStop.
10-06-2025
US and Chinese officials are in London for trade talks, aiming to de-escalate a trade and technology standoff. After the first day of talks on Monday, no official statements or deals were released. However, both sides have signaled their expectations, with the US indicating a willingness to ease export controls on China in exchange for increased access to China's rare earth minerals market. The US is reportedly authorized to negotiate away recent restrictions on advanced technologies and products, including jet engines, design software, and ethane. Talks are set to continue on Tuesday.
10-06-2025
US and Chinese officials are meeting in London to discuss easing the trade war between the two countries. The talks follow a phone conversation between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, where Xi agreed to resume shipments of rare earth minerals to the US. A preliminary agreement was previously struck in Geneva, reducing tariffs above 100% for 90 days. The negotiations aim to build on this deal and achieve a more comprehensive trade truce, with the US and China hoping to move forward with further talks.
10-06-2025
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the alliance must build stronger ties with Indo-Pacific partners to counter China's growing military challenge, citing China's expanding naval capabilities and nuclear arsenal. Rutte noted that China's military build-up, including its plan to have over 1,000 operational nuclear warheads and 435 ships by 2030, poses a significant threat to Euro-Atlantic security, which is interconnected with the Pacific region.
