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World equities flat, crude oil prices fall as Trump, Putin hold high-stakes talks

Global stock markets remained stable near record highs on Friday. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska to discuss Ukraine. US Treasury bond prices declined amid expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The Dow reached a new intraday high. European shares saw a slight pullback after nearing a five-month high.

Investors react to US-Russia summit reaching no agreement

The Trump-Putin Alaska summit ended without any breakthrough on Ukraine, though both leaders cited progress on unspecified issues. Markets reacted calmly, with analysts noting no sanctions impact and limited geopolitical influence on investor sentiment.

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