A look at U.S. stock futures, Apple’s WWDC 2025, Tesla news, and U.S.-China trade talks as of June 9, 2025.
Global markets are beginning the new week with modest gains, as investors closely monitor U.S.-China trade negotiations and anticipate announcements from Apple’s WWDC conference. Meanwhile, key developments at Tesla, structural changes at Warner Bros. Discovery, and upcoming economic data are all set to shape the trading week ahead.
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U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher to Start the Week
U.S. stock index futures are showing a slight uptick early Monday, signaling a cautiously optimistic start to the week. Futures tied to the S&P 500 have risen by 0.2%, following the index’s close above the 6,000 mark on Friday—its highest level since February. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq have gained 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively.
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin is up about 1%, trading above $107,000. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note remains stable. Oil futures are trending higher, while gold futures are slightly down.
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U.S.-China Trade Talks Focus on Export Restrictions
U.S. and Chinese trade officials are scheduled to meet in London today amid growing tension over tariffs and export controls. The meeting follows a recent phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which both sides agreed to pause further tariff hikes.
While tariff discussions remain on the table, a significant focus of today’s talks will be export restrictions. President Trump has expressed concerns about China’s limitations on rare-earth mineral and magnet exports. In return, China is expected to urge the U.S. to ease restrictions on the sale of advanced technologies such as jet engines, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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Apple’s WWDC 2025 to Spotlight AI Innovations
Apple kicks off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025) today, with CEO Tim Cook set to deliver the keynote address at 1:00 PM ET. The spotlight will be on “Apple Intelligence”—the company’s central platform for AI-based features.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs anticipate potential announcements regarding new partnerships and applications, including a rumored integration of Google’s Gemini large language model into Apple’s AI ecosystem. Apple shares, down nearly 20% year-to-date, are up approximately 0.6% in pre-market trading.
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Tesla Shares Dip After Trump Ends Ties with Musk
Tesla stock is under pressure in early trading following comments from President Trump, who publicly stated that his relationship with CEO Elon Musk “is over.” Although no further details were disclosed, the statement triggered an immediate market response, with Tesla shares falling 3.6% in premarket trading.
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Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two Companies
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans to restructure by separating its streaming and studio operations from its cable programming division. The strategic move is intended to enhance operational focus and attract new investors.
