China’s November Economic Data Signals Slowing Industrial Output and Weak Consumer Demand 
New Zealand Budget Outlook Shows Prolonged Deficits Despite Economic Recovery Hopes 
Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Tech Recovers, U.S. Economic Uncertainty Caps Gains 
Bank of Japan Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Persist 
U.S. Dollar Slips Near Two-Month Low as Markets Await Key Jobs Data and Central Bank Decisions 
Japan Exports to U.S. Rebound in November as Tariff Impact Eases, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Expectations 
Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Strengthens; Indian Rupee Rebounds on Intervention Hopes 
Korea Zinc to Build $7.4 Billion Critical Minerals Refinery in Tennessee With U.S. Government Backing 
Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Oil Tankers, Raising Venezuela Tensions and Oil Prices 
Silver Prices Hit Record High as Safe-Haven Demand Surges Amid U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
Gold and Silver Prices Dip as Markets Await Key U.S. Economic Data 
Oil Prices Rebound as Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Venezuelan Tankers 
Gold and Silver Surge as Safe Haven Demand Rises on U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Stocks Struggle Ahead of Key US Economic Data 
Singapore Growth Outlook Brightens for 2025 as Economists Flag AI and Geopolitical Risks 
Bank of Korea Downplays Liquidity’s Role in Weak Won and Housing Price Surge 
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting
U.S. stock index futures saw modest gains during Sunday evening trading, as investors await a week of critical earnings reports from major tech companies. Following a positive Friday session, the market is approaching recent record highs, bolstered by optimism about the U.S. economy and strong earnings results.
However, the market's upward momentum appears to be cooling due to concerns about high stock valuations, upcoming Federal Reserve meetings, and uncertainty surrounding the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Futures Performance
By 19:18 ET (23:18 GMT), S&P 500 Futures edged up 0.1% to 5,914.50 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 0.2% to 20,519.75 points, and Dow Jones Futures rose 0.1% to 43,565.0 points.
Focus on Tech Earnings
This week, several major tech companies will report earnings, with Tesla Inc. taking center stage. Investors closely watched Tesla after its recent underwhelming robotaxi reveal and missed third-quarter delivery expectations.
Key semiconductor companies like Texas Instruments, Western Digital, and Lam Research are also set to report, following mixed results from ASML and TSMC.
Beyond tech, earnings from defense giants such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are anticipated, alongside reports from telecom majors T-Mobile and Verizon.
Wall Street Momentum
Last week’s strong performance in the tech and banking sectors pushed Wall Street toward record highs. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.6%. With more earnings on the horizon, market volatility is expected as investors focus on both earnings and interest rate expectations.
