{"id":53341,"date":"2025-09-19T11:38:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T15:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-china-talks-progress-on-trade-and-tiktok-feds-miran-pushes-for-rate-cuts-amid-economic-concerns-airbus-workers-secure-pay-deal\/53341\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:38:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T15:38:37","slug":"us-china-talks-progress-on-trade-and-tiktok-feds-miran-pushes-for-rate-cuts-amid-economic-concerns-airbus-workers-secure-pay-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-china-talks-progress-on-trade-and-tiktok-feds-miran-pushes-for-rate-cuts-amid-economic-concerns-airbus-workers-secure-pay-deal\/53341\/","title":{"rendered":"US-China Talks Progress on Trade and TikTok, Fed&#8217;s Miran Pushes for Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns, Airbus Workers Secure Pay Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-china-talks-progress-on-trade-and-tiktok-feds-miran-pushes-for-rate-cuts-amid-economic-concerns-airbus-workers-secure-pay-deal\/53341\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-china-talks-progress-on-trade-and-tiktok-feds-miran-pushes-for-rate-cuts-amid-economic-concerns-airbus-workers-secure-pay-deal\/53341\/#US-China_Relations_and_Trumps_Engagements\" >US-China Relations and Trump&#39;s Engagements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-china-talks-progress-on-trade-and-tiktok-feds-miran-pushes-for-rate-cuts-amid-economic-concerns-airbus-workers-secure-pay-deal\/53341\/#Federal_Reserves_Miran_Advocates_for_Aggressive_Rate_Cuts\" >Federal Reserve&#39;s Miran Advocates for Aggressive Rate Cuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-china-talks-progress-on-trade-and-tiktok-feds-miran-pushes-for-rate-cuts-amid-economic-concerns-airbus-workers-secure-pay-deal\/53341\/#Airbus_and_Unite_Union_Reach_Pay_Agreement\" >Airbus and Unite Union Reach Pay Agreement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-china-talks-progress-on-trade-and-tiktok-feds-miran-pushes-for-rate-cuts-amid-economic-concerns-airbus-workers-secure-pay-deal\/53341\/#NATO_Intercepts_Russian_Jets_in_Estonian_Airspace\" >NATO Intercepts Russian Jets in Estonian Airspace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-china-talks-progress-on-trade-and-tiktok-feds-miran-pushes-for-rate-cuts-amid-economic-concerns-airbus-workers-secure-pay-deal\/53341\/#Paramount_Skydances_Potential_Bid_for_Warner_Bros_Discovery\" >Paramount Skydance&#39;s Potential Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President Trump<\/strong> and <strong>President Xi<\/strong> held a &quot;very productive call,&quot; making progress on <strong>trade, fentanyl, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the TikTok deal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Reserve official <strong>Miran<\/strong> is advocating for <strong>bold interest rate cuts<\/strong>, having been the sole proponent of a <strong>50 basis point reduction<\/strong> at the recent FOMC meeting, citing a restrictive economy and potential harm to jobs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Airbus (<a href=\"\/stock\/AIR\">AIR<\/a>)<\/strong> and the <strong>UK&#39;s Unite union<\/strong> have reached a one-year agreement, granting workers a <strong>3.6% pay rise and a \u00a3500 one-time bonus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Russian jets violated Estonian airspace<\/strong>, prompting a rapid interception by <strong>NATO<\/strong>, with EU officials calling it an &quot;extremely dangerous provocation.&quot;<\/li>\n<li>A potential <strong>Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (<a href=\"\/stock\/WBD\">WBD<\/a>)<\/strong> is reportedly in the range of <strong>$22 to $24 per share<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-China_Relations_and_Trumps_Engagements\"><\/span>US-China Relations and Trump&#39;s Engagements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>President Donald Trump announced a &quot;very productive call&quot; with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which they discussed several critical issues including <strong>trade, efforts to combat fentanyl, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and the approval of the TikTok Deal<\/strong>. President Xi emphasized the importance of the US avoiding <strong>unilateral trade restrictions<\/strong> and fostering an <em>open and fair environment for Chinese companies<\/em>. He described the talks as &quot;positive and constructive&quot; and reiterated China&#39;s clear stance on TikTok, respecting the wishes of firms. Trump also indicated that he and Xi agreed to meet at the APEC Summit in South Korea, with reciprocal visits to China and the US planned for early next year.<\/p>\n<p>In domestic news, President Trump is slated to be the first guest on <strong>Fox News<\/strong>&#39; new program, &#39;The Sunday Briefing,&#39; starting this Sunday at 11 am.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Federal_Reserves_Miran_Advocates_for_Aggressive_Rate_Cuts\"><\/span>Federal Reserve&#39;s Miran Advocates for Aggressive Rate Cuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Federal Reserve Governor Miran has emerged as a vocal proponent for <strong>bold interest rate cuts<\/strong>, indicating a potential divergence from some of his colleagues. Miran was the <strong>sole advocate for a 50 basis point cut<\/strong> at the recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, having been sworn in just before the session. He plans to fully explain his dissenting views in a speech on Monday, noting he believed he was at the bottom of the &quot;dot plot&quot; projections.<\/p>\n<p>Miran expressed concerns that the economy is currently <strong>very restrictive, which could negatively impact jobs<\/strong>, and that a prolonged restrictive policy increases risks to employment. He suggested that the economy may be nearing a <em>neutral interest rate<\/em> and requires the funds rate to be close to neutral. Furthermore, Miran stated that <strong>disinflation has been driven by border policies<\/strong>, and recent changes in these policies have significantly increased inflation differences. Conversely, he noted that he <strong>does not perceive significant inflation stemming from tariffs<\/strong>. Miran also clarified that <strong>currency strength falls outside the Fed&#39;s mandate<\/strong>, asserting he would focus on the Fed&#39;s two mandates and decide his own policy approach, dismissing the notion of merely following White House orders. He reported that President Trump did not request any specific actions or commitments during their discussions, describing the Federal Reserve meeting as friendly and respectful. Miran anticipates that <em>economic growth will improve in the second half of the year<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airbus_and_Unite_Union_Reach_Pay_Agreement\"><\/span>Airbus and Unite Union Reach Pay Agreement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Airbus (<a href=\"\/stock\/AIR\">AIR<\/a>)<\/strong> and the <strong>UK&#39;s Unite union<\/strong> have successfully concluded a one-year agreement, averting potential industrial action. The deal grants workers a <strong>3.6% pay rise and a \u00a3500 one-time bonus<\/strong>. Thousands of Unite members at Airbus voted to accept the new pay deal, confirming the agreement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NATO_Intercepts_Russian_Jets_in_Estonian_Airspace\"><\/span>NATO Intercepts Russian Jets in Estonian Airspace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>NATO spokesperson<\/strong> reported that <strong>Russian jets violated Estonian airspace<\/strong> earlier today, prompting a rapid interception by NATO aircraft. This incident was highlighted as another example of <em>reckless Russian behavior<\/em> and demonstrated NATO\u2019s swift response capabilities. EU&#39;s Kallas warned that this &quot;extremely dangerous provocation&quot; further escalates tensions in the region.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paramount_Skydances_Potential_Bid_for_Warner_Bros_Discovery\"><\/span>Paramount Skydance&#39;s Potential Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reports indicate that <strong>Paramount Skydance<\/strong> is preparing a takeover bid for <strong>Warner Bros. Discovery (<a href=\"\/stock\/WBD\">WBD<\/a>)<\/strong>, with a potential offer in the range of <strong>$22 to $24 per share<\/strong>. This move could significantly reshape the media landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways President Trump and President Xi held a &quot;very productive call,&quot; making progress on trade, fentanyl, the Russia-Ukraine war, 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