Bloomberg
Stocks Rise as US, China Hail Positive Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Monday, September 21, 2026
Global stock indexes rose as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China's top trade negotiators reported positive discussions over the weekend regarding artificial intelligence, trade, and investment. President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington later in the week. Oil prices declined for a fourth consecutive day, and US retail diesel prices reached $6.50 per gallon.