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CNBC Daily Open: U.S.-China meeting in focus while Trump wants to rename the Strait of Hormuz
* Trump-Xi summit and U.S.-China trade relations in focus.
* Chevron expands Venezuela operations with $7B investment.
* Uber cuts 10% workforce; global inflation and rates concerns persist.
The upcoming Trump-Xi White House meeting may clarify U.S.-China trade and Iran policy, though expectations are low. Trump also seeks to rename the Strait of Hormuz. Chevron plans to double Venezuela oil output via $7 billion investment. Uber will cut 10% of staff. Markets rose in the U.S. but fell in Asia amid Iran tensions and inflation worries. G20 talks highlighted AI's importance.
September 2, 2026 at 9:14 PMCVXUBER