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Futures, Global Markets Jump On Trump Trade Deal With UK

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US equity futures storm higher, and are back to their post-Liberation Day highs on positive trade news (Imminent "comprehensive" trade agreement with UK the first of his promised deals; removal of chip export restrictions) and a neutral Fed (economy has strength to wait to see trade war impact hit hard data) even as China again reiterated that the US should cancel unilateral tariffs ahead the first official meeting between the countries this weekend amid reports the US is considering exempting child-related goods from its 145% tariffs on China. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures rose 0.9% while Nasdaq futures are 1.2% higher, both near session highs.

ZeroHedge Opinion     May 08, 2025