The S&P 500 closed at a record high Monday for the first time since July, likely buoyed by President Trump’s optimism about a limited trade deal with China and expected rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

The index closed at 3,039.42 in a week that will see more than 150 companies issue their earnings reports and the anticipated decrease in interest rates after the central bank meets Wednesday.

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