Tag: China–United States trade war

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Market Rally Erases October Losses as Analysts Point to Economic Resilience

U.S. equities have nearly erased October’s downturn, with the S&P 500 approaching previous peaks. Analysts suggest the rebound reflects underlying economic strength despite political volatility and banking sector concerns.

Market Recovery Defies October Volatility

U.S. stock markets have reportedly erased nearly all losses from October’s sell-off, with the S&P 500 index now within half a percent of its all-time closing high, according to market analysis. The recovery comes despite volatility triggered by trade-related comments from former President Donald Trump and concerns about regional banks, suggesting underlying economic resilience may be supporting investor confidence.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
AITrade

AI Investment Masks Economic Vulnerabilities Amid Trade Tensions, Analysts Warn

Massive corporate investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is reportedly cushioning the US economy against trade war impacts while driving nearly all recent GDP growth. However, economists caution this spending surge may conceal underlying economic vulnerabilities and raise sustainability concerns as AI capital expenditures account for an unprecedented share of expansion.

AI Spending Offsets Tariff Impacts

Corporate investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is reportedly blunting the economic impact of the ongoing China–United States trade war while driving an overwhelming majority of recent GDP growth, according to economic analyses. Torsten Sløk, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, suggests in recent commentary that while trade tensions remain a “mild drag on growth,” their impact is being “more than offset by the tailwinds from the AI boom.”

by Michael Turner
International Business and TradePolicy

Trump-Xi Summit Proceeds Amid Trade Tensions, Officials Confirm

A high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping remains on schedule despite escalating trade tensions. The confirmation comes after Trump threatened additional tariffs and China implemented new export restrictions.

Bilateral Meeting Proceeds Despite Trade Disputes

A scheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Paramount Leader Xi Jinping will proceed as planned, according to reports from U.S. trade officials. The confirmation represents the strongest indication yet that both nations are attempting to deescalate recent trade tensions that threatened to derail diplomatic relations.

by Jessica Moore P.E.