U.S.-China Détente and Market Rally Driven by AI Stocks
Markets rallied on Monday as oil prices fell, Treasury yields eased, and AI-linked stocks surged. The S&P 500 rose 1.5%, the Nasdaq Composite hit a record high with a 2.3% gain, while Bitcoin climbed above $86,000 for the first time since late January. Investors are watching ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington and his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday. The anticipated détente between the two nations is expected to extend a trade truce from October 2024 and establish new frameworks, including an AI-focused Board of Trade. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions remain in focus as Trump signals openness for talks with Iran at the UN General Assembly this week.
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