“I’m often invited to simply choose between countries,” Starmer said in an interview with Bloomberg before departing London for four days of talks with officials including President The UK leader is bringing a delegation heavy on British banking executives — from HSBC Holdings Plc, Barclays Plc and Standard Chartered Plc — and cultural emissaries representing the arts and sports. A range of manufacturers are also making the trip, including Airbus SE, AstraZeneca Plc, Brompton Bikes, Jaguar Land Rover and ...

Trade Agreement Impact - The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade dispute, with the U.S. reducing tariffs from 145% to 30% and China lowering its tariffs from 125% to 10% [1] - A more productive trade relationship is expected to boost investor confidence, support technological advancements, and enable global expansion [3] Company Performance: Alibaba - Alibaba Group reported earnings of $32.6 billion (236.5 billion Chinese yuan), a 7% increase year-over-year, although earnings per share of $1.74 fell short of estimates [6] - The easing of tariff restrictions could benefit Alibaba's AliExpress platform, which generates significant international revenue, contributing to a 5% stock increase following the tariff pause announcement [5] Company Performance: BYD - BYD Co. is positioned to benefit from a better trade environment, as existing tariffs hinder its ability to sell cars in the U.S. despite strong performance in China and Southeast Asia [8][9] - BYD reported first-quarter revenue of $23.47 billion, a 34% year-over-year increase, with earnings per share of 42 cents, up 90% year-over-year [10] Company Performance: Tencent - Tencent Holdings reported revenue of $24.98 billion, a 13% increase year-over-year, driven by a surge in gaming revenue and AI-driven growth in ad sales [11] - Tencent's stock has increased by 27.6% in 2025 and 31.5% over the last 12 months, with the company making significant investments in AI [12]