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U.S. stocks point to a modestly higher open as investors pause for breath following a strong start to the week fueled by optimism surrounding the U.S.-China trade deal and cooler-than-expected inflation. US indices have rebounded strongly as the worst-case scenario for trade tariffs has passed and amid a de-escalating trade war with China.

U.S. stocks are set to open broadly higher after US inflation cooled by more than expected and as the market continues digesting the de-escalation of the U.S.–China trade war. US CPI cooled to 2.3% YoY, down from 2.4% in March, below expectations of 2.4%. This marked the slowest pace in inflation since spring 2021, and it was the third month in a row that inflation was cooler than expected.

U.S. stocks are set to open significantly higher as the US and China agreed to a deal to reduce tariffs, signaling a de-escalation in the trade war. The US will lower tariffs to 30%, down from 145%, and Chinese taxes on US imports will fall to 10% from 125%. These new measures will be effective for 90 days.

U.S. stocks are set to rise modestly as investors react to Trump's comments ahead of trade talks with China this weekend and ongoing concerns about inflation. Trump said he considers 80% tariffs on China as a good place. This would be down from the current 145% level.

U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday on news that the US was on the brink of signing a trade deal with the UK. Meanwhile, chip stocks added to gains on optimism of fewer export curbs on AI semiconductors. The Fed left rates on hold as expected but warned of higher inflation and higher unemployment due to tariffs.

U.S. stocks are set to open higher in hopes of a de-escalation in trade tensions between the US and China, and as investors await the Federal Reserve interest rate decision later today. The Fed is expected to leave rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5%. Attention will be on Powell's presser. A hawkish lean could spook stocks.

U.S. stocks are set to open lower on Tuesday after President Trump's plan to impose further trade tariffs dampened investor sentiment. The Federal Reserve's two-day meeting also kicks off today ahead of tomorrow's rate decision. The Fed is expected to leave rates unchanged at 4.25%- 4.5% and wait for further clues over the impact of trade tariffs on the economy.

U.S. stocks are falling on Wednesday amid the US data drop and ahead of earnings from Microsoft and Meta after the close. US GDP was weaker than expected, contracting -0.3% in Q1 annualised, down from 2.4% in Q4 last year and below the 0.4% forecast. ADP payrolls fell to 62k, which bodes poorly for Friday's NFP.

The WTI crude oil barrel has shown a steady variation of barely 2% over the past two weeks of trading, settling around the $60 per barrel zone.

U.S. stocks are set for a quiet open with little change on Monday ahead of a week packed with economic data and earnings from big tech. Trade policy developments also remain in focus. Last week, stocks rallied in hopes of a de-escalation in the US-China trade war, but there is still a lack of clarity. This week, big tech earnings, US GDP, core PCE, and NFP are all in focus.

U.S. stocks are broadly unchanged amid ongoing China-U.S. trade uncertainty. However, a slight tone softening from both sides means stocks are set to rise across the week. Alphabet is rising after its quarterly earnings beat forecasts.