Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
This week is heavy with events which might trigger massive volatilities in the market.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- US GDP:
This is the only major data scheduled this week from the United States and will be released on Friday.
- Brexit ruling:
The Supreme Court of the UK would announce on Tuesday whether the government can unilaterally trigger Article 50 or need parliamentary approval. If the Supreme Court allows voting power to regional governments in Scotland and Welsh, it could be big trouble for the current administration.
- US earnings:
Investors would remain focused onto fourth quarter earnings details from the companies listed in S&P 500. This week, 20 percent companies listed in S&P 500 are scheduled to announce results including Alphabet, Verizon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Ford, Caterpillar and more.
- Trump:
Nothing is scheduled but eyes would remain focused on the White House as President Donald Trump begins his first work week in Office.
