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Global Markets Mixed, Trump-Xi Meeting

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026

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Market Impact

The markets are mixed, with the technology sector showing signs of recovery while broader indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average decline. Elevated Brent Crude prices due to the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are contributing to inflation in the United States, leading the United States — Federal Reserve to pause interest rate cuts and potentially consider hikes, which could slow the economy and push down stock prices.

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Event Summary

Wall Street experienced mixed trading with the technology sector rebounding, as futures for the Nasdaq-100 jumped while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined. Companies like Intel, Micron Technology, and Qualcomm saw gains. U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and Iran. Prominent U.S. executives, including Elon Musk of Tesla, Inc. and Jensen Huang of Nvidia, joined Donald Trump on his trip. Oil prices remained elevated due to the ongoing war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has worsened inflation in the United States. The United States — Federal Reserve has paused interest rate cuts and there is a growing expectation of a potential rate hike by December, influenced by inflation and Donald Trump's tariffs. European and Asian markets showed varied performance, with South Korea's KOSPI surging after government remarks about redistributing AI profits.

Key Actions
80 Donald Trump reciprocated invitation Xi Jinping
70 United States attacked Iran
70 Israel hit factories Iran
70 United States — Federal Reserve cut rate
60 United States — Federal Reserve could hike rates
Entities Involved
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United States
The United States is involved in discussions with Iran, facing inflation due to oil prices and considering interest rate policies by the United States — Federal Reserve.
Importance 90 Sentiment -20
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and Iran, impacting international relations and trade policies.
Importance 80 Sentiment 0
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Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping met with Donald Trump in Beijing to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and Iran, influencing international relations and trade policies.
Importance 80 Sentiment 0
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Brent Crude
Brent Crude prices inched down but remained elevated due to the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to inflation.
Importance 80 Sentiment -30
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S&P 500
Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.2%, indicating a mixed market sentiment.
Importance 70 Sentiment 20
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Dow Jones Industrial Average
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.3%, reflecting a negative sentiment.
Importance 70 Sentiment -10
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Nasdaq-100
Futures for the technology-heavy Nasdaq-100 jumped 0.7%, showing a positive outlook for the tech sector.
Importance 70 Sentiment 30
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Iran
Uncertainty about a potential diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and the United States, along with the war and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz, is affecting oil prices and global inflation.
Importance 70 Sentiment -50
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Strait of Hormuz
The war has essentially shut the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers, impacting global oil supply and prices.
Importance 70 Sentiment -50
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United States — Federal Reserve
The United States — Federal Reserve has paused interest rate cuts due to inflation caused by the war with Iran and Donald Trump's tariffs, with traders betting on a potential rate hike.
Importance 70 Sentiment 0
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Intel
Intel rose 3.1% after a decline, benefiting from the artificial intelligence boom.
Importance 60 Sentiment 30
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Micron Technology
Micron Technology clawed back its losses, jumping more than 5% before markets opened due to the artificial intelligence boom.
Importance 60 Sentiment 50
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Qualcomm
Qualcomm rebounded, gaining 4% after a steep drop.
Importance 50 Sentiment 40
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Israel
Israel, along with the United States, attacked Iran, contributing to the war and its impact on oil prices.
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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CAC 40
France's CAC 40 rose 0.4% at midday, showing positive movement in the European market.
Importance 40 Sentiment 20
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