Stocks surged early Monday following news that the U.S. and China had agreed to a 90-day pause in their ongoing trade conflict. As part of the deal, both nations will roll back most of the tariffs that economists had warned might trigger a recession and lead to product shortages in American stores.

The S&P 500 climbed by 2.8% on Monday, May 12, 2025 as investors reviewed the trade deal between the U.S. and China that significantly reduces tariffs for 90 days as negotiations continue.

US stocks rallied sharply on Monday after the US and China announced a temporary rollback of reciprocal tariffs, providing much-needed relief to investors concerned about the escalating trade war's economic fallout.