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Market Futures Climb Amid Trade War De-escalation Signals and Key Economic Data Ahead

President Trump’s softened stance on China trade relations sparked early market optimism. Investors now await key tech earnings and inflation data that could define this week’s trading trajectory.

Trade Tensions Ease as Presidential Rhetoric Shifts

Financial markets opened the week with cautious optimism as President Donald Trump reportedly softened his position on trade relations with China during a weekend television appearance. According to reports from Fox News‘ Sunday program, the President stated “I’m not looking to destroy China,” marking a notable shift from his August remarks about holding “incredible cards” against the economic power.

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Nasdaq Futures Tumble 1.3% as China Shipping Ban Rattles Global Markets

U.S. markets slumped Tuesday as China’s Commerce Ministry banned dealings with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean. The move signals Beijing’s willingness to target third-country firms assisting Washington’s shipbuilding efforts, causing Nasdaq futures to tumble 1.3% premarket.

Nasdaq futures tumbled 1.3% in premarket trading Tuesday as China’s Commerce Ministry launched a sweeping shipping ban against subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, dramatically escalating trade tensions with Washington. The ban specifically targets five Hanwha Ocean subsidiaries and represents what analysts call China’s “weaponization of shipbuilding” against third-country firms supporting U.S. maritime interests.

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