Wall Street opened on a firm note Wednesday, led by the Dow Jones rallying over 270 points. President Donald Trump announced a “massive” bilateral trade deal with Japan, lifting market sentiment amid optimism around further trade negotiations with the EU.

U.S. stock futures are pointing to a higher start on Wednesday, as investor optimism rises following news of new trade deals announced by President Donald Trump. The upward momentum comes after Trump unveiled two significant trade agreements—one with Japan and another with the Philippines—that could mark a major shift in global trade dynamics ahead of

Wall Street climbed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump secured a trade deal with Japan, sparking optimism for a flurry of new agreements as the August 1 deadline looms.

Dow Futures rise as US-Japan trade deal boosts markets; earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and chipmaker woes in focus.

The libel suit, which seeks at least $10 billion in damages, was filed the same day the Justice Department asked a judge to unseal grand jury transcripts tied to Jeffrey Epstein's case.

The defamation lawsuit was filed in a Florida federal court.

Stock futures wavered between slight gains and losses Tuesday morning as investors reacted to quarterly results from a slew of major companies.

The move comes after The Journal reported that the president sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday card in 2003 with a drawing of a naked woman.

Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump struck a trade deal with Japan, shoring up expectations of further agreements ahead of the fast-approaching August 1 deadline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 158.