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Investors shrugged off a sharp rise in U.S. producer inflation and a spike in bond yields to push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new record highs. Global markets are currently awaiting the outcome of the upcoming summit in Beijing between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to reports, the potential for a trade and geopolitical breakthrough is outweighing immediate inflationary concerns and bond market volatility.
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Sign InThis record-breaking performance occurs amid mixed global economic signals, with German Trade Balance data showing a surplus of 14.3 billion euros on May 8, 2026, missing the 18.4 billion forecast per market data. Conversely, German Factory Orders grew by 5%, significantly beating the 1% forecast, highlighting a complex macroeconomic backdrop for global equities as they navigate rising costs.
Looking ahead, the market will focus on upcoming speeches from Fed officials, including Williams and Kashkari, for clues on interest rate trajectories. Traders are also monitoring key support levels following these all-time highs, with the Trump-Xi summit results serving as the primary catalyst for near-term price action.