Wall Street points higher ahead of key China-U.S. trade talks this weekend

As Wall Street shows modest gains, investors are optimistic about upcoming discussions on U.S.-China trade relations. Key inflation data is also set to influence market direction next week.

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Wall Street Gains Amidst Trade Talk Anticipation

This creates a very poor near-term risk/reward, in our view.
Jonathan Krinsky
BTIG Technical Strategist
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The stock market could see a sizable drop if economic contraction does occur.
Goldman Sachs Analyst
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Percentage increase in S&P 500
0.4%
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Technical resistance level in Palantir
$125
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Technical price barrier
$300
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Key Facts
  • Wall Street is showing modest gains as it anticipates the outcome of crucial trade talks with China.1
  • U.S. stocks are drifting higher with the S&P 500 up 0.4% in early trading, aiming to overcome weekly losses.
  • Traders are closely monitoring stocks like Palantir, facing technical barriers while awaiting the U.S.-China meeting.1
  • In tech stocks, Palantir is facing a dual resistance near the $125 level that traders are mindful of.1
  • Premarket trading indicates purchasing activity on tech stocks; however, $300 remains a challenging threshold to pass.1
  • The tech sector seems to be settling into a larger bottoming pattern due to uncertainty over tariffs.1

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Background Context

Context of U.S.-China Trade Talks and Economic Concerns

Key Facts
  • U.S. and China are set to discuss the trade relationship, with key officials including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attending the meeting on Saturday.Cnbc
  • Inflation is a significant concern with the April reading for the consumer price index due out next Tuesday.Cnbc
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