US stocks jumped at the open Wednesday as investors were encouraged by news that the US and China are set to start trade talks this weekend, even as traders awaited the Federal Reserve policy decision later in the day.

China has rolled out a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.

U.S. stock futures point to a higher open on news China and the U.S. will begin trade talks later this week in Switzerland.