President Trump telephone call with President XI of China sets off S&P 500 futures rally. The S&P 500 futures hit a high of $2,928.5 gaining over $35.
Mood is positive this morning on possible trade talks and a expected dovish FOMC statement.
Had a very good telephone conversation with President Xi of China. We will be having an extended meeting next week at the G-20 in Japan. Our respective teams will begin talks prior to our meeting.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2019