Stock futures expected to rise on news of potential U.S.-China trade talks

From Barron’s.: 2025-05-02 07:47:00

Stocks are expected to rise on Friday as investors shift focus to potential trade talks between China and the U.S. Futures tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all saw gains. The market was boosted by positive earnings reports from Microsoft and Meta Platforms. Hopes of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing also lifted market sentiment, with China’s commerce ministry stating that it is evaluating a U.S. offer to open tariff talks, contingent on the removal of existing levies by the Trump administration.



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