Investors await outcomes from the high-stakes U.S.-China summit amid tariff tensions and global growth concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet this week with trade policy at the forefront, as markets assess risks of escalating tariffs. The summit follows months of tit-for-tat tariffs on billions in goods, weighing on global growth forecasts and corporate earnings.
Analysts expect discussions to center on intellectual property, technology transfers, and agricultural trade. Previous talks yielded no breakthroughs, leaving tariffs on $360 billion in bilateral trade intact. A failure to ease tensions could trigger further market volatility and supply chain disruptions.
Equities and commodities have seesawed ahead of the meeting, reflecting uncertainty over potential outcomes. A de-escalation could boost risk assets, while renewed hostilities may drive safe-haven demand.