Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Asian stock markets rose slightly on Monday while the euro gained, after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed his proposed 50% tariffs on European Union goods to July 9. The extension, announced after talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, offered a temporary reprieve and fueled cautious optimism in global markets.
MSCI’s broad Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan inched up 0.12%, and Japan’s Nikkei traded slightly higher. Trading volumes remained light with U.S. and UK markets closed for public holidays. However, sentiment remains fragile as Trump’s unpredictable trade tactics continue to unsettle investors.
Markets had recently stabilized following new trade deals with the UK and a temporary agreement with China. But Trump’s tariff threats, including a 25% levy on imported iPhones, have reignited fears of a global economic slowdown. Analysts from Brown Brothers Harriman warned that escalating tensions among the U.S., EU, and China—who collectively represent 60% of global GDP—could have widespread economic implications.
Japan’s Nippon Steel surged 4.3% after Trump backed its $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel, which soared 21% on Friday. Meanwhile, investors are eyeing Japan’s upcoming inflation data and super-long bond yields for clues on Bank of Japan policy.
The euro rose 0.3% to $1.1397, hitting its highest level since April 30, while the dollar recovered 0.3% to 143.085 yen. China’s blue-chip index slipped 0.2%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 0.4%.
Markets are also anticipating Nvidia’s earnings report on Wednesday. The AI leader's stock is down over 2% this year amid rising competition from Chinese models and concerns over U.S. export restrictions. Nvidia is reportedly preparing a lower-priced AI chip for China, pending U.S. approval.
Crude oil prices edged higher while gold slightly retreated.
