Global Markets Climb as U.S.-China Trade Talks Show Signs of Progress

Global stock markets climbed on Tuesday as renewed trade negotiations between the United States and China appeared to show tentative signs of easing tensions. The dialogue between the world’s two largest economies extended into a second day, fueling investor optimism and driving gains across major markets.

Following a strong lead from Asian trading, European futures edged higher, with EUROSTOXX 50 and FTSE futures both rising around 0.1%. Meanwhile, U.S. markets looked poised for a positive start, with futures for the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also trending upward in early trading.

The encouraging sentiment came as U.S. President Donald Trump offered a hopeful assessment of the negotiations, which paused late Monday and resumed Tuesday.

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Top U.S. officials — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer — were scheduled for a second round of talks with their Chinese counterparts, further signaling the seriousness of the discussions.

Asian markets responded favorably to the diplomatic momentum. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.7%, reaching its highest level since January 2022. This upswing was a clear reflection of investor confidence returning to the region amid signs of a potential breakthrough.

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On the currency front, the U.S. dollar regained some of its strength after Monday’s dip. It rose 0.19% against the Japanese yen to 144.83. However, the euro slipped 0.17% to $1.14, and the British pound inched lower by 0.07% to trade at $1.3537.

While it’s too early to predict the final outcome of these critical trade talks, markets are reacting positively to the possibility of a thaw in U.S.-China economic relations. With diplomatic engagement back on the table, investors seem cautiously optimistic that a new chapter of cooperation — or at least de-escalation — may be emerging.