Singapore: STI Index (.STI) Investors betting on hopes that U.S.-China tensions will ease

A rally in technology stocks boosted Wall Street on Wednesday, as investors cheered media reports signaling an ease in trade tensions between the United States and China ahead of high-level talks starting Thursday......»»

The Dow surged due to hopes that a trade war between the US and China can be avoided. Investors were betting on multinationals like Apple, Boeing and Caterpillar, as well as chip stocks that sell to ZTE and other big Chinese firms......»»

U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday as signs of improving relations between the United States and China boosted sentiment ahead of a key jobs report that is likely to show a historic surge in unemployment due to coronavirus-induced lockdowns......»»

U.S. stock-index futures point sharply higher to start Friday trade, after Reuters reported that U.S.-China trade representatives held a phone call to discuss reducing tensions between the global superpowers amid testiness around the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

U.S. stock index futures jumped on Thursday as a surprise rise in Chinese exports spurred hopes of a faster economic recovery, even as investors braced for data likely to show millions more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week......»»

U.S. stock-index futures fall sharply Monday morning as investors contend with states’ reopenings amid signs of brewing conflict between China and the U.S. over Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, which was first identified in Wuhan......»»

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday, as hopes President Donald Trump would ease strict stay-at-home restrictions lifted the mood even as investors braced for another staggering jobless claims figure......»»

U.S. stock index futures advanced on Wednesday as signs of slowing coronavirus infections and expectations that China would take more steps to bolster its virus-hit economy helped investors return to equities after Apple's sales warning......»»

Stock-index futures edge higher Tuesday, with analysts attributing strength to signs the spread of the coronavirus in China may be slowing. Investors also await congressional testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell......»»

Oil prices steadied on Monday as investors shifted their focus away from easing Mideast tensions to this week's scheduled signing of an initial U.S.-China trade deal whose details remain to be seen......»»

U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday, a day after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new record highs, as a lack of clarity on U.S.-China trade relations from President Donald Trump and escalating tensions in Hong Kong dampened risk appetite......»»

Oil prices were mixed on Tuesday, paring earlier steep losses as investors focused on signs that U.S.-China trade tensions could ease next month and expectations that U.S. refined product stockpiles declined last week......»»

Oil prices were steady on Tuesday, paring earlier losses as investors focused on signs that U.S.-China trade tensions could ease next month......»»

Americans remained pretty confident in the economy in October as trade tensions with China died down and stocks rebounded to record highs. The consumer confidence index was basically unchanged last month at 125.9......»»

President Trump announced the progress during an Oval Office meeting with China’s vice premier, Liu He. Trade tensions between two of the world’s largest economies have escalated since last year, weighing on global growth......»»

Wall Street rose on Wednesday on the back of gains in technology stocks, as investor sentiment was boosted by reports indicating an ease in trade tensions between the United States and China ahead of pivotal talks on Thursday......»»

U.S. stock index futures jumped on Wednesday after latest media reports eased concerns over escalating tensions between the United States and China ahead of high-level trade talks starting Thursday......»»

Stock-index futures point to a slightly higher start for Wall Street after investors shook off the launch of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and focused on positive noises around U.S.-China trade negotiations......»»

Investors were encouraged by the ECB cutting interest rates and trade tensions between the U.S. and China easing......»»

U.S. stock index futures were largely flat on Wednesday as easing trade tensions with China did little to sway investors, who are refraining from making heavy bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates next week......»»