(Bloomberg) — U.S. futures opened higher Monday amid optimism about some progress on stimulus talks. Asian stocks looked set for gains.S&P 500 Index futures gained after the gauge closed higher for a third week on Friday. Contracts in Japan, Australia and Hong Kong also rose. U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi set a Tuesday deadline for more progress with the White House after lengthy discussions at the weekend with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The pound held its ground after a report officials were prepared to water down controversial Brexit legislation in a move that could revive failing talks with …read more
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