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U.S. stocks were poised for further upside this morning, after the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq on Tuesday had their largest one-session gains since Jan. 4. Investors were encouraged by signals from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell that central bankers were open to possibly cutting interest rates to save the U.S. economy and signs of easing trade tensions. (CNBC)

If the S&P 500 and Nasdaq can finish higher today, they would have their first back-to-back advances in nearly three weeks. The Dow has been up for two straight days and three of the past four. Tuesday's big rally also ended the Nasdaq's very brief stay in correction territory. (CNBC)

Mexican officials are set to meet with Vice President Mike Pence today in an effort to persuade Washington that their government has done enough to stem immigration concerns in a last-ditch effort to avoid tariffs. (Reuters)

* Trump reaffirms during UK news conference that Mexico tariffs 'will take effect next week' (CNBC)
* GOP senators hope Trump is bluffing on Mexico tariffs so they don't have to block them (CNBC)
* Democratic-controlled House votes to give 'Dreamers' a path to citizenship (NY Times)