Trade Tensions and Stock Market Reactions: Navigating Global Economic Uncertainty

U.S. stock market futures were largely unchanged on Friday, despite a surge in the previous session sparked by a groundbreaking trade agreement between the United States and Britain. The deal has stirred hopes for future agreements that could mitigate the impacts of the ongoing global trade disputes.

All eyes are now on upcoming meetings between U.S. and China officials in Switzerland over the weekend. On Thursday, Wall Street closed higher after the U.S. and Britain finalized their deal, marking a strategic victory amid the trade concerns exacerbated by President Trump's tariff policies.

Under the agreement, Britain will reduce tariffs on U.S. goods, although existing U.S. tariffs remain unchanged, casting doubt on its broader implications and its potential as a model for other trade agreements. Meanwhile, Investor reactions have been mixed, with some stocks soaring while others, like Expedia, faced setbacks after missing revenue expectations.

(With inputs from agencies.)