Dow Futures rise as US-Japan trade deal boosts markets; earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and chipmaker woes in focus.

U.S. stock index futures jumped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump struck a trade deal with Japan, bolstering expectations of more such agreements as the August 1 deadline approaches.

U.S. stock index futures rose following President Trump's trade deal with Japan. The deal reduces tariffs on Japanese autos and goods, sparking optimism for further agreements. The S&P 500 reached a record close,