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S&P 500 Futures Rise on Trump-Xi Summit Expectations

Equity index futures climbed 0.2% on May 13 ahead of high-level talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The three-day summit from May 13 to 15 marks a critical juncture in US-China relations after years of trade tensions, signaling market optimism around the bilateral meeting. Grain and oilseed futures also advanced ahead of the negotiations, reflecting investor expectations around agricultural trade between the world's largest soybean importer and major US exporters. Technology stocks rebounded as traders positioned ahead of US producer price data. Market participants are closely watching the talks for potential policy shifts affecting tariffs, supply chain dynamics, and cross-border commerce.