China said it is assessing the possibility of trade talks with the US, the first sign since Donald Trump hiked tariffs last month that negotiations could begin between the two sides. China’s Commerce Ministry said in a Friday statement that it had noted senior US officials repeatedly expressing their willingness to talk to Beijing about tariffs, and urged officials in Washington to show “sincerity” toward China.
Europe’s Stoxx 600 rose, advancing for a ninth day in the longest winning streak in almost a year. S&P 500 futures climbed before key US payrolls data on hopes for a detente in the trade war.
The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won’t find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Kriti Gupta, Tom Mackenzie and Lizzy Burden.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – The Opening Trade
00:02:22 – Shell $3.5 Billion Buybacks
00:05:21 – Apple Earnings
00:05:38 – Jobs Data Anticipation
00:06:12 – Amazon Slump
00:08:56 – Bessent; Treasuries Signaling Fed Should Cut Rates
00:10:54 – ‘De Minimis’ Tariff Exemption Ends
00:15:05 – US Jobs Data
00:19:09 – Microsoft Leads Tech Stock Surge
00:24:40 – Oil: Trump Moves to Cut Iran’s Sales
00:27:08 – Oil Price Prediction
00:38:10 – Trump Tariffs; Apple Renews Fears
00:46:57 – Stocks to Watch: Shell, NatWest, StanChart
01:03:28 – StanChart Stock Rises
01:08:57 – HSBC Chair to Retire
01:12:54 – Trump Tariffs: EU To Present Trade Proposal
01:31:48 – Jobs Data: US Hiring Has Been Slowing
01:33:12 – Recession: TS Lombard Wary of Recession Calls
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