American actions were held on Tuesday Tuesday while a second day of commercial talks between the United States and China began in London.
The industrial average of Dow Jones won 0.25%, or 105.11 points, the S&P 500 won 0.55%. The NASDAQ index has outperformed with a gain of 0.63% and is now about 285 points from the recovery of the 20,000 leve.
The trade secretary, Howard Lungick, described us – China’s commercial negotiations as “really, really good”, suggesting that a resolution can be close. Export controls remain central to discussions. US officials are looking for the liberation by Beijing of rare earth materials, while China is put pressure for softened access to American semiconductors.
However, the atmosphere was cautious at Wall Street, where investors watch closely for the signs of a breakthrough. The Chinese markets, on the other hand, showed renewed volatility, with a sudden drop in shares early Tuesday, reflecting the nerves of investors.
The markets were sensitive to the signals of the talks. Despite the optimism on the part of the officials, President Trump warned on Monday that “China is not easy”, the temperature of expectations.
Feeling of small businesses
On the economic level, a survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses showed a modest rebound in the American feeling of small business in May, the first increase since September.
Improvement has been linked to the relaxation of tariff concerns and anticipation around Trump’s tax bill and expenditure, although some companies have remained wary of wider prospects.
The World Bank, however, reduced its American growth forecasts to 1.4% for 2025, citing continuous commercial uncertainty.
Elsewhere, Blackstone announced its intention to invest up to $ 500 billion in Europe over the next decade, citing expectations of accelerating growth in the region.
Investors are also preparing for the publication of Wednesday of the consumer price index in May, which could reshape expectations in terms of inflation and future Fed policy. Analysts anticipate an increase in price pressure.
