US-China trade talks impact on stock futures: Investors await CPI report
Shreeaa Rathi | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Jun 10, 2025, 17:52 IST
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Highlight of the story: As US-China trade negotiations unfold in London, US stock futures reflect a sense of hesitation. Market participants are keenly observing these discussions, which seek to resolve persistent disputes and mitigate trade frictions. The global economic landscape remains fragile, with investors wary of how these uncertainties may influence growth.
US stock futures remained uncertain on Tuesday as US-China trade talks continued for a second day in London, following an initial meeting that showed some promise. Investors are closely monitoring these discussions, which aim to address contentious issues and potentially ease trade tensions. The market's cautious mood reflects concerns about the impact of trade uncertainties on global economic growth, with investors awaiting the May Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for insights into inflation.
US stock futures, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), the S&P 500 (ES=F), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F), showed little movement on Tuesday. The renewed US-China trade talks in London are a focal point for investors.
The trade discussions are addressing contentious issues between the two trading partners. The US priority is securing access to China's rare earth minerals.
Markets are sensitive to any signs of progress in the trade talks. Uncertainty about risks to economic growth worldwide has been fueled by shifts in President Trump's tariff policy and in US-China relations.
Stocks on Wall Street experienced a slight increase on Monday. This followed suggestions from White House officials that discussions had been productive.
“China's not easy,” Trump cautioned.
Chinese stocks experienced a sudden decline on Tuesday before the meeting resumed. This volatility suggests that investors are not confident of a successful outcome.
“The market is too sensitive,” Fu Shifeng, investment director at Cheng Zhou Investment, told Bloomberg. “People seem to be speculating that the talks didn’t go well.”
A gauge of US small-business optimism showed an increase in May. This was the first rise since September, coinciding with the trade truce with China.
Worries about Trump's tax-and-spending megabill created uncertainty about the outlook, according to the NFIB survey.
Investors are anticipating the release of the May Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Wednesday. The report is expected to provide insights into the state of inflation amid Trump's evolving trade policy. Analysts anticipate an acceleration in price pressures last month.
US stock futures, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), the S&P 500 (ES=F), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F), showed little movement on Tuesday. The renewed US-China trade talks in London are a focal point for investors.
The trade discussions are addressing contentious issues between the two trading partners. The US priority is securing access to China's rare earth minerals.
Markets are sensitive to any signs of progress in the trade talks. Uncertainty about risks to economic growth worldwide has been fueled by shifts in President Trump's tariff policy and in US-China relations.
Stocks on Wall Street experienced a slight increase on Monday. This followed suggestions from White House officials that discussions had been productive.
“China's not easy,” Trump cautioned.
Chinese stocks experienced a sudden decline on Tuesday before the meeting resumed. This volatility suggests that investors are not confident of a successful outcome.
“The market is too sensitive,” Fu Shifeng, investment director at Cheng Zhou Investment, told Bloomberg. “People seem to be speculating that the talks didn’t go well.”
A gauge of US small-business optimism showed an increase in May. This was the first rise since September, coinciding with the trade truce with China.
Worries about Trump's tax-and-spending megabill created uncertainty about the outlook, according to the NFIB survey.
Investors are anticipating the release of the May Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Wednesday. The report is expected to provide insights into the state of inflation amid Trump's evolving trade policy. Analysts anticipate an acceleration in price pressures last month.