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IPC Index — Mexico MarketChina’s 10-year government bond yield dropped to around 1.74% on Wednesday, hitting its lowest level in three weeks as investors geared up for the closely watched summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two-day meeting between the leaders is expected to cover a wide-ranging agenda, including trade relations, tariffs, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, Trump has signaled that his primary focus will be trade issues, suggesting that the Iran-related conflict is unlikely to feature prominently in the discussions. Investors are also watching for progress on a potential extension of the current trade truce, as tariffs remain a key source of friction between Washington and Beijing. China has consistently criticised US trade measures, while the Trump administration continues to pursue investigations into China’s trade practices.
