Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 13-May

S&P futures are pointing to a softer open, down (0.4%). European equity markets are showing modest gains in early trades, while Asian equities finished mostly higher, led by strong gains in Japan and Taiwan, while Hong Kong equities lagged amidst tempered stimulus hopes. Markets are digesting the U.S.-China tariff de-escalation announced Monday, with both nations implementing larger-than-expected tariff reductions following weekend talks in Geneva. However, uncertainties remain, such as whether China has committed to reducing business barriers or increasing purchase commitments.

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