https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-advance-after-bessent-says-talks-with-china-were-successful-before-trump-xi-meetingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-advance-after-bessent-says-talks-with-china-were-successful-before-trump-xi-meetinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-advance-after-bessent-says-talks-with-china-were-successful-before-trump-xi-meeting#u80422Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:45:33 +0000Global stock markets and US futures are advancing as investors anticipate a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Bessent stated that preliminary talks with China were successful, contributing to gains in emerging-market stocks and currencies. The Nasdaq led US gains as oil prices slipped below $100, easing inflation fears. While optimism surrounds the US-China meeting, markets are also reacting to diplomacy hopes regarding Iran and increased Saudi oil shipments, which have pulled government bond yields lower.Why it mattersThe upcoming Trump-Xi summit is a primary driver of current marke