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Dow Surges Over 200 Points as US Futures Rebound Despite Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

Market Recovery Amid Trade War Fears

In a surprising turn of events, United States stock futures reversed their earlier losses on Friday, signaling a robust market recovery. This shift occurred even as the trade conflict between the US and China intensified, with Beijing announcing a significant increase in tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%.

Significant Gains Across Major Indices

The Dow Jones futures showcased a notable increase, gaining 0.57% or 227 points by 6:00 am ET. Similarly, the Nasdaq 100 futures and the S&P 500 futures also posted impressive advances, rising by 0.84% and 0.77% respectively.

Euro Strengthens Against the Dollar

In related financial news, the euro experienced a substantial rise against the dollar, trading 1.58% higher at 5:54 am ET, with a value of $1.13762.