Markets in Limbo: Stocks Soar on Trade Truce Hopes – But Is a Pullback Imminent?
Wall Street futures rose 1–2% early Monday after President Trump softened his stance on China, easing tariff concerns. Gold surged above $4,000/oz to record highs, while chipmakers AMD and Nvidia gained about 4% pre-market. Friday saw the Nasdaq drop 3.6% in its worst session in months. The U.S. government shutdown entered its tenth day, delaying economic data.