Stocks close little changed with the June rally on hold ahead of US-China trade talks

  • 📰 CNBC
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 34 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 17%
  • Publisher: 72%

South Africa News News

South Africa South Africa Latest News,South Africa South Africa Headlines

Stocks held steady today as investors await the key meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi at this week’s G20 summit. The Dow gained just 8.41 points, and the S&P slid less than 1% at the close.

Trump and Xi are expected to discuss the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China at the summit, which is set to start Friday in Osaka, Japan. Investors are hopeful the two leaders will get closer to a deal that will end the conflict.

"It feels like the likelihood of them coming together for a deal is pretty de minimis at this point. But the idea that the whole thing doesn't collapse is, I guess, a positive for the market." "Judging by the more conciliatory tone from both Washington and Beijing last week, the likely optics of the Trump-Xi talks will resemble the previous G20 meeting in Buenos Aires last December," he said. "Back then, the leaders' friendly rapport supplied the impetus to launch a new series of negotiations, with an agreement to refrain from further tariff hikes or other punitive action for the following three months while the talks proceeded.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 12. in ZA
 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

The TrumpRecession is not far away ! Mark my words, this 20 times bankrupt fool, will crash it all down ! It’s just a matter of time !

South Africa South Africa Latest News, South Africa South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Stocks in Asia set to trade lower; US-Iran tensions continue to lingerStocks in Asia Pacific were set to trade lower on Monday morning, while tensions between the U.S. and Iran continued to linger after the latter shot down an American surveillance drone. No Gold Bullion Available for sale in most of China. Not just a rumor, now confirmed... About time people around the world got SERIOUS about the Central Bank, our FED financial debacle. We now know you can QT, must Print and that folks, leads to failed currency. Save Gold !!!! Go figure many can't see other replies. People love to tell lies on here to keep the Rollercoaster propaganda stock market ticking along as the working class gets inflated away. They never want their LIES challenged! You can only hide so long. (This tweet unavaliable) LIAR !
Source: CNBC - 🏆 12. / 72 Read more »

Investors favor U.S. stocks amid political tensions overseasU.S. individual investors are shying away from foreign stocks, a new survey shows. The No. 1 reason they cite: concerns about political tensions between the U.S. and other countries. This time You must have different cash money, and Gold , not numbers in the banks, stocks or digital currency.
Source: CNBC - 🏆 12. / 72 Read more »

Asian stocks subdued, oil rises on U.S.-Iran tensionsAsian shares were off to a cautious start on Monday as investors pinned their ho... Are Asian stocks just an elaborate Keno game? They report call or put not both simultaneously as they do on American news even financial news follows the U.S. standard. Not there.
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »

Handicapping the chances for a second-half rally in stocksThe major indexes have stretched to all-time highs and are riding one of their best first halves in decades. Happytraders.jpg
Source: CNBC - 🏆 12. / 72 Read more »

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Caesars, Deere, Hostess, Sally BeautyThese are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
Source: CNBC - 🏆 12. / 72 Read more »

Investors Are Glum, Even With Stocks at All-Time HighsThe share of individuals who say they expect U.S. stocks to rise over the next six months has held below 30% for six consecutive weeks. Some analysts say a bit of doubt is better than steady euphoria. A little skepticism is a positive thing So half dont? ... earth shaking analysis! Gee, how much 'more robust' would the global economy be sans the needless Brexit attempt and the useless GOP tariff agenda? Given their Cause & Effect, coupled with the 'news' coverage re same, one wonders if Economic Contraction was one of goals. (Besides U.K. regime change)
Source: WSJ - 🏆 98. / 63 Read more »