U.S. stock markets ended the week mostly flat as investors awaited weekend trade talks between the United States and China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined about 0.29%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.07%, and the Nasdaq Composite remained nearly unchanged with a slight increase of 0.004%. Market activity was subdued, with cautious trading in both stocks and bonds as the world's two largest economies prepared to resume negotiations. Despite the announcement of a trade deal between the U.S. and China, Bitcoin showed no significant reaction, with traders focusing on futures markets that were set to open shortly after. Overall, risk assets remained steady amid anticipation of the upcoming talks.
MARKETS UNMOVED BY CHINA-US TRADE NEWS — FUTURES IN FOCUS Despite headlines about resumed trade talks between the U.S. and China, markets haven’t flinched—risk assets remain flat with no signs of immediate reaction. Traders are now laser-focused on the futures market, which https://t.co/2aim2Jg4aS
Wall Street ended the week on a cautious note, with stocks and bonds fluctuating as the world’s two largest economies got ready to kickstart their trade negotiations. https://t.co/hMdR2x0DQ8
Effectively no reaction at all in Bitcoin as the US announces a trade deal with China. Very interesting, all eyes are on futures which open in 4 hours. https://t.co/nTN3PjTS1Z