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Markets Surge as China Evaluates U.S. Trade Talks

China's openness to negotiations with the U.S. has lifted global investor sentiment, driving gains in equities, commodities, and futures.

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Specialist Gregg Maloney works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Overview

  • China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed it is evaluating U.S. requests to begin trade negotiations, signaling potential de-escalation of the tariff war.
  • Australian equities (ASX 200) hit a two-month high, closing 1.1% higher, marking a seventh consecutive day of gains and nearing record levels.
  • Copper prices rose 0.89% to $9,206 per ton, reflecting optimism over trade talks and potential easing of tariffs that have weighed on base metals.
  • European markets opened mixed, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 down, while the UK’s FTSE 100 extended its winning streak to 14 sessions.
  • U.S. stock futures rebounded, with S&P futures up 0.8% and Nasdaq futures up 0.6%, as investors balanced trade optimism and mixed tech earnings.