Global Markets Rally as Trade Talks Resume

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Major stock indices around the world surged on Friday after officials from key economies confirmed a fresh round of high-level trade negotiations, easing fears of prolonged economic friction that had weighed on investor sentiment for weeks.

The S&P 500 climbed 1.8% in early trading, while the Nasdaq Composite added 2.1%, led by gains in semiconductor and technology stocks that had been particularly sensitive to tariff uncertainty. European markets followed suit, with the STOXX 600 index rising 1.4% and Germany’s DAX up nearly 1.7%.

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Global Markets Rally as Trade Talks Resume