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đź“…May 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Amid Iran war tensions and Trump-Xi summit, markets mixed, Boeing eyes China revival, JD.com earnings previewed, investors reassess risks with AI focus.
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Boeing Bets on China Comeback Amid Trump-Xi Summit

Boeing is positioning for a revival in China as President Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping, with the agenda including trade and aviation deals. This comes amid discussions on AI chips and broader economic ties. Source 2

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JD.com Earnings Previewed Ahead of Trump-Xi Talks

Bloomberg previews JD.com's upcoming earnings release as markets anticipate impacts from the Trump-Xi summit on Thursday. Chinese state media expresses optimism about the meeting's outcomes. Source 2

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KKR Head Discusses Investing in China During Market Volatility

Henry McVey, KKR's Head of Global Macro & Asset Allocation, shares insights on investing in China amid the opening of mainland and HK markets. Focus includes AI trade strategies and regional opportunities. Source 2

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Franklin Templeton Strategist Highlights AI Trade Over Iran War

Christy Tan from Franklin Templeton emphasizes AI's importance for investors more than the Iran conflict, during a market roundtable. Global equities' fragility due to AI reliance is noted. Source 2

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Asian Shares Mixed as Wall Street Rallies Despite Iran Worries

Japan's Nikkei rose 0.5% to 62,742, but Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.2% to 26,347 and Shanghai Composite dipped 0.3%. Analysts cite overreliance on AI leaders creating fragile rally structures. Source 5

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Middle East Shock Reshuffles Global Investment Risk Rankings

Henley & Partners–AlphaGeo Index shows Switzerland leading safe havens, with India rising 40 spots to #64 post-US-Israel-Iran war escalation. Emerging markets like Philippines and Mexico also climb. Source 4

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South Korea's Kospi Plunges 2.3% on AI Tax 'Citizen Dividend' Fears

Kospi dropped to 7,643 amid fallout from proposals for AI tax-funded dividends, highlighting market sensitivity. This contrasts with broader Asian mixed performance. Source 2Source 5

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Oil Prices Surge to $100+ as Iran Ceasefire Falters Before Trump-Xi Meet

U.S. crude hit $100.97 and Brent $106.82 per barrel due to prolonged war risks, impacting energy firms. China, Iran's top oil buyer, faces heightened stakes at the summit. Source 1Source 5

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Australia Housing Sector Set as Budget Centerpiece Amid Global Shifts

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.4% to 8,670, with housing prioritized in upcoming budget. This responds to global risk reassessments from Middle East tensions. Source 2Source 5

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SPI Asset Management Warns of AI Bubble in Fragile Equity Rally

Analyst Stephen Innes notes global equities' dangerous dependence on few AI leaders, creating surface-level power but underlying fragility amid Iran and oil concerns. Source 5