Markets Eye US-China Progress

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💰Markets Eye US-China Progress

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Markets are on edge this week as investors closely watch the start of formal U.S.-China trade talks. Uncertainty around tariffs, combined with mixed economic data and a still Federal Reserve, has kept stocks under pressure. While Trump hints at a major upcoming announcement, investors remain cautious, awaiting concrete progress before making big moves.

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BIG IDEA 1💡
Markets on Edge: Trade, Fed, and Earnings in the Spotlight

Wall Street Pulls Back on Uncertainty

• Dow Sheds 397 Points: Investors retreated as trade optimism faded and attention turned to the Fed.

• S&P 500 Slips 0.8%: Lack of progress on U.S.-China negotiations kept equities under pressure.

• Nasdaq Falls 0.9%: Tech stocks struggled as earnings disappointments weighed on sentiment.

Federal Reserve Holds Steady, Eyes June

• No Rate Cut Yet: The Fed kept rates unchanged, sticking to its “wait-and-see” approach.

• Powell’s Careful Tone: The Fed chair emphasized caution amid tariff impacts and inflation risks.

• June in Focus: Investors are watching for stronger signals on a possible summer rate cut.

U.S.-China Trade Talks Rekindle Hopes

• Switzerland Talks Planned: Top U.S. and Chinese officials set to meet, aiming to ease tensions.

• Tariff Tensions Linger: While optimism has grown, hard outcomes remain uncertain.

• Investor Caution Persists: Traders remain on edge, awaiting concrete progress before repositioning.

BIG IDEA 2💡
Global Shifts, Crypto Volatility, and Pharma in the Crosshairs

Crypto Momentum Pauses Amid Tariff Jitters

• Bitcoin Rangebound: BTC hovered between $90K–$97K, caught in risk-off sentiment.

• Altcoins Drift: Ether dropped 2.1%, Solana fell 1.1%, and Cardano slid 1.3% as momentum faded.

• Wild Predictions: Binance founder CZ suggested Bitcoin could hit $500K–$1M this cycle, though no timeline was given.

Some investors are looking beyond Bitcoin and exploring alternative digital assets.

Earnings Season Delivers Mixed Signals

• Ford Rises Despite Caution: Shares climbed 2% even as the automaker trimmed its outlook.

• Palantir Disappoints: Stock tumbled 12% as AI-driven revenue fell short of lofty expectations.

• Tesla Faces Headwinds: Sales slumped in Europe, pulling the stock down 1% on weak delivery data.

Pharma Faces Tariff Threats

• U.S. Targets Drug Imports: Trump signaled plans for tariffs on pharmaceuticals, citing national security.

• Industry Reaction: Giants like Roche, Novartis, and Eli Lilly ramp up U.S. production.

• Stocks Under Pressure: Pharma shares edged lower as investors braced for potential disruptions.

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