Stock Futures Rise on Trade Talks, Dollar Weakens

U.S. stock futures climbed on Monday as renewed optimism over global trade talks boosted investor sentiment. Hopes for progress in negotiations between major economies—particularly the United States and China—fueled expectations of reduced trade tensions, encouraging a more risk-on approach in financial markets. The upbeat tone in equities was accompanied by a decline in the U.S. dollar, which weakened against a basket of major currencies. Analysts attribute the dollar's drop to a combination of easing safe-haven demand and speculation that any trade breakthrough could shift monetary policy expectations. Investors are closely watching upcoming meetings between trade officials, looking for signs of compromise or new agreements that could stabilize global supply chains and support economic growth. The positive momentum in futures markets suggests growing confidence, but analysts caution that outcomes remain uncertain pending concrete developments.

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