US stock futures rise on signs of easing trade tensions, jobs data in focus




U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday as hopes of a de-escalation in a punishing U.S.-China trade war offset disappointing earnings updates from Apple and Amazon.

Global stocks rose as Beijing said on Friday it was "evaluating" an offer from Washington to hold talks over U.S. President Donald Trump's 145% tariffs on China.

Their back-and-forth over tariffs has kept investors on edge, with both sides unwilling to be seen backing down in a trade war that has roiled global markets and upended supply chains.

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