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S&P Futures Plunge as Inflation Fears Push Bond Yields Higher

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.95% this morning as a jump in oil prices drove Treasury yields higher, abruptly halting the AI-fueled equity rally.

Barchart · May 15

Trump Praises Physical Appearance of Xi Jinping, Claims Chinese Leader is Perfect for a Hollywood Movie Role

During a Beijing summit, Trump described Xi Jinping as 'central casting' for a Hollywood role, highlighting his height. The comment drew attention away from the summit's diplomatic discussions.

International Business Times UK · May 15

Global Markets | European shares tumble on Iran war-linked inflation woes

U.S. President Donald Trump, on the last day of his trip ‌to China, said ⁠his patience ⁠with Iran was running out and that China's President Xi Jinping agreed that Tehran must not be allowed to develop nuclear ​weapons and should reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times · May 15

Drone fallout rocks Latvia and fragile US–China reset

Latvia is reeling from a major drone incursion last week that resulted in the resignation of the prime minister and the sacking of the defence minister. As the country reckons with major questions about its air defences, Europe is also watching the finale of Trump's visit to China.

Euronews · May 15

Xi-Trump summit: reset for US-Chinese relations but tension over Taiwan remains

The initial top line emerging from the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing was that while the two leaders had talked trade, technology and the US war in Iran, the most potentially hazardous issue was Taiwan. The Chinese foreign ministry reported that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, told the US president, Donald…

The Conversation · May 15

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world

Back in 2005, US economist Fred Bergsten coined the term “Group of 2” or “G2”, proposing a stronger partnership between what are now the world’s two largest economies – the United States and China.

The Conversation · May 15

Xi gives Trump private tour of secret garden in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanies US counterpart Donald Trump on a walk through the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a central leadership compound next to Beijing's Forbidden City.

Euronews · May 15

Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons

Trump and Xi Jinping also discussed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping. Tensions remain high as the conflict continues. Recent incidents involve a sunk cargo vessel and a ship boarded by unauthorised personnel. Diplomacy is currently stalled.

The Economic Times · May 15

Trump and Xi reach ‘series of new consensuses’ during landmark summit

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The Independent UK · May 15

Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?

US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-governance and its dominance in global chip manufacturing create significant geopolitical tension. Any conflict could disrupt world technology. The US maintains a policy of strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan's security.

The Economic Times · May 15