Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Sunday evening after President Donald Trump announced a delay in the proposed 50% tariffs on the European Union, easing investor concerns and lifting market sentiment. The tariffs are now postponed until July 9 following a "productive" call between Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, signaling renewed momentum in U.S.-EU trade talks.
S&P 500 Futures rose 0.8% to 5,865.50, Nasdaq 100 Futures jumped 1% to 21,177.25, and Dow Jones Futures gained 0.7% to 41,972.0 by 20:26 ET. The uptick comes after Friday’s sharp selloff triggered by Trump’s tariff threats, which rattled Wall Street. The S&P 500 had fallen 0.7%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1%, and the Dow Jones declined 0.6%.
In addition to trade developments, investor focus this week shifts to Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), set to report fiscal Q1 earnings on Wednesday. The chipmaker remains a bellwether for the artificial intelligence sector, with analysts watching closely to see if strong AI demand can offset recent U.S. restrictions on chip exports to China, a key Nvidia market.
Despite regulatory hurdles, demand from major AI hyperscalers is expected to have fueled Nvidia's performance. A Reuters report over the weekend revealed Nvidia plans to release a lower-tier AI chip from its Blackwell line tailored for the Chinese market later this year, potentially mitigating lost revenue from export limitations.
With thin trading expected due to the Memorial Day holiday, market momentum hinges on trade negotiations and Nvidia's results, both of which will shape investor outlook in the near term.
