U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday following softer-than-expected inflation data and a preliminary trade agreement between the U.S. and China. The market gains reflect investor optimism amid easing price pressures and potential resolutions to ongoing trade tensions.

As crucial trade talks between the U.S. and China approach, markets reflect investor caution amid ongoing tariff tensions and shifting trade policies. President Trump’s recent tariff statements add uncertainty, while a new trade agreement with the U.K. offers hope for future deals.