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China Import Expo 2025 Shatters Records: $40B Deals, US Firms Return After Xi–Trump Summit – Experts Sound Off

China Import Expo 2025 Shatters Records: $40B Deals, US Firms Return After Xi–Trump Summit – Experts Sound Off

The 8th China International Import Expo opened Nov. 5 in Shanghai, drawing a record 4,108 exhibitors from over 155 countries. Premier Li Qiang pledged to embrace free trade and projected China’s GDP will reach 170 trillion yuan by 2030. Sinopec signed $40.9 billion in procurement deals. US farm producers and multinationals returned, as officials sought to reassure American business after a recent Xi–Trump summit.
5 November 2025
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  • S&P/TSX composite rises as U.S. tech earnings boost markets
    April 30, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT. The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 645.94 points to 33,964.33 on Thursday, driven by strong earnings from major U.S. tech firms. Alphabet's 10% rally followed a profit nearly double analysts' expectations, highlighting AI investment as a key growth driver. U.S. stock markets also advanced, with the Dow up 790.33 points and the Nasdaq rising 219.07 points. Investor optimism grows amid steady central bank rates in Canada and the U.S., despite ongoing Middle East tensions affecting oil trade routes and prices. Crude oil dipped slightly to around $105 per barrel, with demand concerns above $110. The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly to 73.40 cents US. Analysts note AI spending by tech giants now exceeds $700 billion, signaling a significant tech growth cycle.

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