Dow futures surged by 300 points as optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-China trade deal escalates, coinciding with anticipated rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Wall Street is gearing up for major earnings reports from tech giants and the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. Global stocks are benefitting from this trade optimism, reflecting a positive outlook in financial markets. As investors eye potential progress in trade negotiations, energy shares have shown strength, contributing to the overall market gains. Analysts are speculating on the impact of a trade thaw, particularly regarding emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region, as confidence grows amidst a series of high-stakes financial events.