US Stock Futures Rise as Trump Signals Openness to China Deal

US stock-index futures rose, signaling a breather after the worst plunge since April, as US President Donald Trump’s administration showed openness to a trade deal after tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated last week.

Contracts on the S&P 500 advanced 1.3% as of 1 p.m. in Singapore, while Nasdaq 100 futures were up 1.7%.