Major stock indexes, including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, achieved record closes fueled by optimism surrounding potential trade agreements between the U.S. and China. Investors are buoyed by the anticipated talks between President Trump and President Xi, with analysts predicting a ceasefire in the ongoing trade tensions. Positive market sentiment has led to significant gains across global markets, with technology stocks seeing notable increases due to expectations of favorable outcomes from upcoming earnings reports and Federal Reserve decisions. The optimism comes despite ongoing concerns about deeper divisions within the U.S.-China negotiations, highlighting a volatile but hopeful atmosphere in financial markets.