Asian markets displayed mixed performance ahead of US-China trade talks in Geneva, while US futures saw a slight boost. Wall Street closed higher following a new US-UK trade agreement. China’s export growth slowed, with a significant drop in exports to the US. The US economy remains steady, but consumer confidence is fragile amid ongoing trade tensions. Post navigation India-Pakistan tensions: Defence stocks surge over 5% as Operation Sindoor continues Chinese April exports beat expectations; surge over 8% annually