European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure 
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% as Inflation Cools and Growth Outlook Strengthens 
Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures 
European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data 
U.S. Futures Steady as Rate-Cut Bets Rise on Soft Labor Data 
BOJ Governor Ueda Highlights Uncertainty Over Future Interest Rate Hikes 
Vietnam’s November Trade Sees Monthly Decline but Strong Year-on-Year Growth 
Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow and Japan’s Nikkei Leads Gains 
Europe Confronts Rising Competitive Pressure as China Accelerates Export-Led Growth 
Germany’s Economic Recovery Slows as Trade Tensions and Rising Costs Weigh on Growth 
Oil Prices Rise as Ukraine Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure 
Asian Currencies Edge Higher as Markets Look to Fed Rate Cut; Rupee Steadies Near Record Lows 
Citi Sets Bullish 2026 Target for STOXX 600 as Fiscal Support and Monetary Easing Boost Outlook 
Japan’s Nikkei Drops as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data 
Asian Markets Mixed as RBI Cuts Rates and BOJ Signals Possible Hike 
Dollar Slides to Five-Week Low as Asian Stocks Struggle and Markets Bet on Fed Rate Cut 
Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification 
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Monday evening after President Donald Trump postponed his proposed 50% tariffs on the European Union until July 9, easing market tensions. The move followed a constructive call with EU President Ursula von der Leyen and promises of renewed trade negotiations. While trading volumes remained low due to the Memorial Day holiday, investor sentiment improved after Friday’s selloff.
S&P 500 Futures rose 1.1% to 5,879.25, Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 1.3% to 21,236.50, and Dow Jones Futures advanced nearly 1% to 42,069.0 by 19:11 ET (23:11 GMT). The relief rally came after sharp declines last week, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Jones losing 0.7%, 1%, and 0.6%, respectively.
Despite the positive news, markets remain cautious. Trump also threatened to impose tariffs on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and other smartphone imports, pushing Apple shares down 3% on Friday. His push for domestic manufacturing and “reciprocal” tariffs continues to inject uncertainty into global trade dynamics.
Meanwhile, investor focus shifts to Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), set to release its Q1 earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Nvidia, seen as a leading indicator for AI industry trends, is expected to post strong results, fueled by continued spending from major AI hyperscalers. The earnings will be closely watched for insights into the AI chip market’s momentum and Nvidia’s strategy amid tightening U.S. export controls affecting its China operations.
Nvidia’s report could provide direction for the broader tech sector, already heavily influenced by AI-related optimism. Traders are eyeing whether the chip giant can maintain its growth trajectory amid rising geopolitical and regulatory challenges.
