Trump-Xi Meeting to Set Stage for Market Volatility

Crypto prices have surged ahead of this week's Washington talks between Trump and Xi. Bitcoin reached $86,159, Ethereum is holding around $2,755, and XRP trades near $1.58.

Their gains support crypto-linked equities, but geopolitical signals could quickly reshape risk appetite.

The key to this week's market movements lies in the Trump-Xi meeting, which will address trade, tariffs, rare earth exports, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and Iran.

The talks may ease concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, potentially pushing crude prices lower. Lower oil prices would ease inflationary pressures, influencing the Fed's interest-rate outlook.