WORLD HEADLINES – Global stocks came off six-week lows and U.S. stock futures jumped on Monday on optimism that the United States and China are set to begin negotiations on trade, easing fears about a trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

STOCKS – MSCI’s world equity index, which tracks shares in 47 countries, turned positive on the day, having earlier hit its lowest level since February 9, after a Wall Street Journal report that Treasury Secretary Mnuchin was considering a visit to Beijing to begin negotiations.

BONDS – The yield on 10-year Treasuries climbed three basis points to 2.84 percent.

COMMODITIES – Gold had hit five-week highs early but turned negative as the session wore on and was flat on the day.

CURRENCIES – The US dollar bounced off a 16-month low against the Japanese yen, but remained close to a one-month low against a basket of currencies, suggesting that fears have not receded completely.

ECONOMIC DATA – FOMC Member Dudley Speaks at 12:30 ET.

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