The American stock market is approaching records, with the S&P 500 declining and the Dow Jones rising, while Wall Street analyzes the US-China trade tensions.

On Thursday, the American stock market had mixed performances, with the S&P 500 down by 0.3%, distancing itself from the historic high reached on Tuesday. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 300 points, or 0.6%. The Nasdaq composite index fell by 0.9% compared to the previous record. Stocks had a varied performance in Europe and Asia, following an important meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Trump assessed the discussion as very positive, announcing a possible reduction in tariffs, but trade tensions persist. Although the discussions generated optimistic expectations, economist Brian Jacobsen mentioned that the results were more symbolic gestures than a significant agreement.