With ‘biggest wildcard’ off the table, a Santa rally could stuff investor stockings

For investors, Christmas just might have come early. The U.S. and the China called a truce in their testy trade war over the weekend, and while the impact of such a cease-fire may ultimately prove temporary, the bulls have to like what it means for the short term. Just one look at the futures market, and it’s pretty clear one big worry has been shelved.