Dow futures jump 300 points on report China planning greater access for foreign companies
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday as investors digested news related to the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. At around 8:50 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 274 points, indicating a gain of 309.76 points. Futures extended gains after The Wall Street Journal reported China is working to increase access to overseas companies as both countries try to resolve their trade dispute.