US-China Trade Talks: Uncertainty on Wall Street
Stock market anticipation at a standstill due to ongoing US-China trade negotiations
The ongoing trade talks between the US and China have left Wall Street on edge, causing investors to hold their breath as they wait for results. As of now, the Dow Jones, the Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 are all playing it safe, either holding onto recent gains or trimming them at the start of the week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq advanced a crisp 0.3%, while the high-flying S&P 500 closed the day 0.1% higher.
The talks officially kicked off in the afternoon on Monday and are set to carry on until Tuesday. The US aims to secure a solid agreement on rare earths, a critical commodity for industries like smartphone manufacturing and electric motor production, with China controlling a significant portion of the market. Although China hasn't issued any comments yet, financial expert Peter Cardillo, from Spartan, remains optimistic, predicting a compromise deal that could ease some trade-related uncertainties.
Chip stocks are the clear winners in this trading game. Big players like Qualcomm and AMD have seen their stocks soar by around 4%. The surge could be due to the prospect of resumed supply to China if other countries are allowed back in the game, according to Kim Forrest, founder of Bokeh Capital Partners.
Elsewhere, the US dollar seems to be under pressure, with the dollar dropping 0.2% against a basket of currencies, landing at 98.973 points. On the other hand, gold, the traditional safe haven, has seen a 0.5% increase in its price, reaching $3,327 per troy ounce. UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo suggests that the gold's price rise is due to ongoing trade tensions, debt concerns, and weak economic growth.
China's exports took a hit in May, growing at the slowest pace in three months amidst US trade conflict, according to economic data. Imports also fell sharply, catching experts off guard. The Chinese economy is also grappling with persisting slowdowns in the real estate sector, leading to deflation at the producer level.
It's a mixed bag for individual stocks. Flying taxi developers like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation saw impressive gains of more than 10% each, following new U.S. regulations in the aviation sector. However, Robinhood took a dip nearly 2%, potentially due to dashed hopes of inclusion in the S&P 500. Apple also saw a loss of 1.2%, as the company fell short on delivering groundbreaking advancements in the AI sector at its recent annual developer conference.
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- The Commission, being involved in the preparation of the draft budget for the European Union, may consider the impact of trade talks between the US and China on the finance sector, as the outcome could potentially affect their economies and businesses.
- With the focus on rare earths during the US-China trade talks, it is essential for investors to consider the role of technology in the exploitation of these critical commodities, given their significance in various industries such as smartphone manufacturing and electric motor production.
- As investors continue to monitor the progress of US-China trade talks, the performance of stocks, such as those of Apple, Robinhood, Joby Aviation, and Archer Aviation, could serve as indicators of the general-news sentiment in the global business environment, alongside the movements of the US dollar, gold price, and indices like the Dow Jones.
