Group 1 - The stock market is poised for a rally due to easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, which has calmed investor fears regarding potential bad loans in the banking sector [1][2][3] - Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 118 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures rose by 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 contracts gained 0.5% [2] - President Trump indicated that the U.S. is optimistic about trade relations with China, highlighting key issues such as rare earths, fentanyl, and soybeans that need resolution ahead of an upcoming meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials [3]