The Dow Jones Industrial Average could be ready to shake off sluggishness seen so far this week, with futures for the index pointing to a firmer start on Wednesday. Stocks were lifted by signs of easing trade tensions ahead of a major weekend gathering of global leaders.
Meanwhile, investor faith in technology stocks, which have led gains this week, doesn’t appear to be wavering, with the Nasdaq on track for a third record-setting session in a row.
On the economic beat, investors will get an update on the trade deficit ahead of the open.