Trump-Xi Summit Eases Tensions; Tech Stocks Rally Continues

The Trump-Xi summit concluded with limited concrete trade agreements but eased geopolitical tensions, supporting risk appetite in technology stocks. The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) extended its rally amid improved sentiment on U.S.-China relations and continued optimism around AI-driven revenue growth. TRUMP stock rose on speculation of policy shifts favoring media and digital platforms post-summit, while the confirmation of Warsh as Fed Chair introduced expectations of a moderately hawkish tilt in monetary policy. The rate differential channel emerges as critical, with Warsh’s appointment likely to sustain higher-for-longer interest rate pricing, affecting duration-sensitive tech valuations. Traders will focus on the upcoming PCE inflation report for signals on whether the new Fed leadership will maintain restrictive policy or pivot in response to cooling demand.

The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) is the US large-cap tech benchmark. NDX is more sensitive to rate decisions than SPX because of longer-duration cash flows, and heavily concentrated in Tech/Comms names — mega-cap earnings season dominates price action.

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