Wall Street Rallies Midday as Trade Tensions Ease, Chipmakers Soar

U.S. equities surged during midday trading on Monday, October 13, 2025, with major indexes posting significant gains as investors reacted positively to a softened stance from President Donald Trump regarding U.S.-China trade relations. This robust rebound followed a sharp sell-off on Friday, which had been triggered by renewed tariff threats. The midday momentum saw broad-based buying, particularly in the technology and semiconductor sectors, as markets absorbed the latest geopolitical developments and look ...