Stock Market Update: SPY and QQQ Rise with U.S.-China Trade Discussions as Trump Aims to Eliminate Quarterly Earnings Reports

Both the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and the NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQ) wrapped up Monday’s trading on a positive note, as the market prepares for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for September 16-17. Sharpen Your Investment Strategy: Please utilize it. Tipranks Premium is currently half off! It offers robust investment tools, insightful […]
Asian markets start off uneven as investors monitor U.S.-China discussions in Spain.

Market Update: South Korea and Asia-Pacific Trends A currency dealer, taking precautions against the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, was observed working in front of an electronic board displaying Korea’s combined stock index, the Kospi, at a bank in Seoul on September 10, 2020. This morning, the Kospi reached a record high of […]
Trump reveals U.S.–China trade deal after extensive discussions

Trump Announces Trade Agreement with China On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump revealed that the United States has finalized a contract with China after extensive trade talks held in London. “Our contract with China will be subject to final approval from President Xi and me,” Trump stated on Truth Social. He emphasized, “The complete magnets […]
Stock futures remain unchanged as investors look for information from U.S.-China discussions, with the May inflation report approaching: Live updates

Market Update: Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Key Reports On Tuesday evening, stock futures showed little change as investors eagerly awaited more information on US-China trade negotiations. They were also anticipating the upcoming Consumer Inflation Report for May. Futures associated with the S&P 500 were nearly flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures climbed slightly by 0.02%. […]
U.S.-China Trade Discussions Continue for a Second Night

LONDON – US-China Negotiations Continue As the discussions between the US and China extend into their second night in London, US officials provide updates on the situation. Trade talks are set to kick off on Monday and are expected to wrap up by Tuesday morning, ensuring Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent has enough time to head […]
Stocks rise as investors look for updates on U.S.-China trade negotiations.

Stocks Maintain High Levels Amid Trade Talks On June 4, 2025, traders were active on the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks maintained their elevated positions on Tuesday, as investors looked for more clarity on the ongoing trade discussions between the U.S. and China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 51 points, or about 0.1%. […]
S&P 500 sees consecutive gains as traders feel optimistic about progress in U.S.-China trade discussions: Live updates

Stock Market Update: S&P 500 Moves Up Amid Trade Talks On June 5, 2025, a trader was active on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor, maybe anticipating positive outcomes from ongoing trade discussions. The S&P 500 experienced a slight increase on Monday, rising as President Trump’s administration engaged in dialogue with Chinese officials to […]
Rare-Earth Discussion Becomes Central in London U.S.-China Talks

US and China Discuss Trade Disputes in London Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with senior Chinese officials in London on Monday, aiming to resolve ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies. President Donald Trump made remarks about the London […]
European markets finish down as focus remains on U.S.-China trade discussions

European stocks are slightly lower The Stoxx 600 index in Europe closed down by 0.08% on Monday. While this shows a slight recovery from earlier lows, it indicates that investors are in a waiting mode, particularly in light of the ongoing US-China trade talks taking place in the UK today. Monday didn’t bring much in […]
The true progress in U.S.–China trade discussions goes far beyond tariffs.

The US and China have recently come to an agreement that involves reducing tariffs over a 90-day period. Financial analysts have welcomed this decision, noting a subsequent recovery in stock markets. While much attention was focused on the immediate effects of these new tariffs, the more significant developments have gone largely unnoticed. In a quieter […]