US equity futures are indicating a lower open as of 05:00 ET. This follows mostly higher Asian markets, while European equity markets are lower. US Secretary of State Blinken will travel to China for talks in the coming weeks. Discussions continue to revolve around valuations with the S&P 500 on the cusp of bull market territory. China trade surplus shrinks as exports see a bigger-than-expected drop.
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