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Wall Street Soars: Dow and Nasdaq Futures Jump Over 2% and 3% Respectively on US-China Tariff Cut News

Wall Street Futures Surge on Positive Trade Developments

In a significant turn of events, Wall Street futures experienced a notable surge early Monday morning. This uptick comes in the wake of a 90-day reduction in mutual tariffs between the United States and China, a move that has been met with optimism across the financial markets.

Market Reactions and Treasury Secretary's Comments

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed satisfaction with the recent discussions with Chinese officials, highlighting the mutual desire to avoid decoupling. Further talks are planned to advance toward a comprehensive trade deal, signaling potential for continued positive momentum in international trade relations.

Financial Indicators Show Strong Gains

By 3:29 am ET, the Dow Jones futures had climbed by 2.28%, with the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 not far behind, rising by 3.82% and 2.94% respectively. Meanwhile, the euro experienced a downturn, falling 1.17% against the dollar to 1.11198 by 3:40 am ET.