U.S. stocks were mostly higher on Wednesday, as a positive trade development overshadowed an unexpected dip in U.S. June private sector employment a day ahead of a key jobs report. U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal had been reached with Vietnam,

U.S. equity markets dipped slightly on Tuesday, pulling back from recent record peaks as investors digested developments on trade and fiscal policies while awaiting key labor market reports scheduled for later this week.