Marketplace Morning Report With Trump back in D.C., business talks in South Korea continue
Oct 31, 2025
Nick Marsh, a business reporter based in Singapore, shares insightful analysis on the APEC summit amid global economic uncertainty. He discusses the nuances of the trade talks between the U.S. and China, highlighting the cautious responses following Trump and Xi's recent meeting. Marsh elaborates on how APEC facilitates regional business negotiations and Xi's strategy to enhance China’s trade image. Additionally, he touches on Japan's market dynamics and Jamaica's innovative catastrophe bond as part of its recovery efforts.
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Xi Pushes Deeper Regional Economic Cooperation
- Xi Jinping urged deeper economic cooperation amid global uncertainty at APEC.
- Asian leaders remain wary of China's dominance despite needing trade with Beijing.
Talks Eased Tensions Without Firm Timelines
- The U.S. says a US-China agreement might be signed next week while China gives no timeline.
- The meeting eased tensions but concrete timelines remain uncertain.
APEC's Bilaterals Shape Regional Trade Dynamics
- APEC gathers the U.S., China and regional economies where bilaterals and agreements get written.
- Xi can highlight China as a more stable trading partner compared to a tariff-imposing U.S.