Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
U.S. Futures Gain as Middle East Tensions Subside, Tech Earnings Awaited
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Sunday night as concerns over a significant Middle East conflict eased. Israel's weekend retaliatory strike avoided targeting Iran's nuclear and oil facilities, reducing fears of a severe escalation.
This week, attention turns to major technology earnings and key economic data to provide insights into corporate health and the broader economy.
Futures Rise Amid Calm in the Middle East
By 19:14 ET (23:14 GMT) on Sunday, S&P 500 Futures climbed 0.4% to 5,871.25 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures increased by 0.5% to 20,597.75, and Dow Jones Futures rose 0.4% to 42,468.0 points. Oil prices dropped early Monday, reflecting easing Middle East concerns and improving market sentiment.
While Iran indicated minimal damage from the weekend’s attack, it warned of potential retaliation, leaving geopolitical risks still on the radar.
Tech Earnings to Drive Market Moves
U.S. stocks were mixed last week, with the Nasdaq hitting a record intraday high as traders shifted focus to technology stocks. The upcoming earnings reports from five of the "Magnificent Seven" tech firms—Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon—are expected to significantly impact market direction.
These companies account for a substantial portion of market valuations, and their performance will serve as a bellwether for the broader market, especially given the heavy investments in artificial intelligence.
Key Economic Data in Focus
In addition to corporate earnings, investors will closely monitor U.S. house price data, third-quarter GDP, and the PCE price index—the Federal Reserve's favored inflation metric.
With the 2024 presidential election looming next week, markets may experience heightened volatility.
