Joining us now to break down the winners and the losers or what we know and what we don't from these negotiations, former assistant US trade representative for China affairs, Jeff Moon. Jeff, it's great to have you here. I mean, look, there seems to be a lot of things that were said, but also a lot of details that are left unsaid.Trump is saying the meeting was amazing. When I look at this, it looks like maybe we're just back to around where we were in August for some of these things. rare earths I get is a ...

Currency Market Insights - The U.S. dollar is experiencing a third consecutive daily loss against the euro, while it is slightly increasing against the yen due to ongoing U.S.-China tensions and dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials [1] - The dollar index is down 0.05% at 98.64, indicating a potential weekly decline of around 0.3% [2] - U.S. Treasury yields are near multi-week lows, with the benchmark 10-year yield just above 4%, which is putting pressure on the dollar amid concerns over a prolonged U.S. government shutdown [3] Rare Earths and Trade Relations - Investors are closely monitoring China's recent expansion of rare earth export controls, which has been criticized by U.S. officials for potentially disrupting global supply chains [5] - There is speculation that China's export controls may be a bargaining tactic to gain concessions from the U.S. [5] - The escalation in Sino-U.S. trade tensions is prompting reactions from European governments, highlighting the potential impact on global supply chains and European output [6] European Political Developments - The euro reached a one-week high, increasing by 0.09% to $1.1651, following the survival of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu in a no-confidence vote [7]

Financial markets suffered a rerun of their swoon in April, when “Liberation Day” tariffs shocked global investors, signaling that his latest China duties may end up hurting the U.S. more than their intended target. On Friday, President Donald Trump said he will impose an additional 100% tariff on China and limit U.S. exports of software, after China restricted its exports of rare earths. The S&P 500 sank 2.7%, its worst selloff since April 10. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index plunged nearly 0.7% as Trea ...

Geopolitics & Trade - The meeting between Trump and Xi will cover sensitive topics including TikTok, Boeing, rare earths, and Taiwan [1] Industry Specifics - Boeing's inclusion suggests potential discussions on trade relations and aircraft sales [1] - Rare earths highlight concerns about supply chains and strategic resources [1] Technology - TikTok's presence indicates ongoing scrutiny and potential regulatory challenges for the social media platform [1]