Group 1 - US stocks experienced a muted performance after a call between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hovering around the flat line while the Nasdaq Composite nudged up 0.15% [1] - The conversation between Trump and Xi lasted over three hours, with Trump expressing high expectations for a TikTok deal and hopes for trade negotiations between the two countries [2] - Trump mentioned progress on several important issues, including trade, fentanyl, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the TikTok deal, although details of the TikTok agreement remain unclear [3] Group 2 - The week ended on a subdued note for Wall Street, following the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and Nvidia's $5 billion investment in Intel, with major US indexes on track for weekly gains [4]

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government will make a decision in the next days about a EU proposal to suspend Israel’s preferential trade benefits in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza https://t.co/H9iYYdMBcX ...

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President Trump indicated he could further extend his trade truce with Chinese President Xi when the leaders speak on Friday, in addition to brokering a sale for TikTok’s US operations https://t.co/2JKlBgPMvv ...

The US, Canada and Mexico are set to formally begin consultations ahead of the high-stakes review of their regional USMCA trade accord next year, the US and Mexico announced https://t.co/07Dr2zmUA1 ...

Group 1 - The narrowing U.S. trade deficit with China may appear as a policy win, but it could lead to unintended market consequences, particularly regarding capital flows and currency strength [1][3][7] - A firmer dollar resulting from tariffs could negatively impact dollar-sensitive stocks, especially multinationals like Apple Inc and Nike Inc, as their overseas revenues would convert to fewer dollars [2][3][6] - Export-heavy sectors, including semiconductors and industrials, may experience margin pressure despite recovering earnings momentum [4][6] Group 2 - Emerging-market equities typically face tighter liquidity and outflows when the dollar surges, which could be detrimental as the year-end approaches [5] - U.S. companies with a domestic focus, such as those tracked by the Point Bridge America First ETF, may benefit as global competitors struggle [6] - The relationship between geopolitics and currencies is emphasized, indicating that while tariffs may be resolved, the financial-market implications remain significant [6][7]

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Trump signaled he was open to some concessions to the UK on trade to help ease implementation of their tariff deal ahead of a trip to the country https://t.co/mT9hqALbfR ...

Market Outlook & Trade - US-China trade relations and potential summits significantly impact market sentiment [1][2] - Resolution on issues like TikTok could boost market confidence [2] - Market seeks certainty to facilitate financial planning and cost estimation [2] Interest Rate & Monetary Policy - Market anticipates a 25 basis point (0.25%) rate cut, with potential for more [4] - Further rate cuts, especially reaching 200 basis points (2%), are expected to stimulate loan activity and capital expenditure (capex) [7][11] - The impact of rate cuts on smaller capitalization companies is expected to be more pronounced due to their reliance on short-term loans [5][6] Investment Strategy - The company is considering spreading investments across different capitalizations, particularly focusing on small and mid-cap companies [5] - Small and mid-cap stocks are viewed as potential beneficiaries of future rate cuts, especially as cuts approach 200 basis points (2%) [5][7][11] - Portfolio repositioning for 2026 is recommended in anticipation of further rate cuts [10] Capex & Company Growth - Capex is crucial for small and mid-cap companies, not just mega-cap tech [8][9] - Increased capex is expected to drive growth once significant rate cuts materialize [7]