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Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Fed Signals
U.S. stock index futures remained mostly flat in evening trading on Tuesday as investors await key signals from the Federal Reserve regarding future interest rate decisions. The market is also anticipating crucial inflation data scheduled for release later this week, contributing to cautious sentiment.
Tech Stocks Drive Gains Amid Investor Uncertainty
Tech stocks led gains during a positive session on Wall Street, although other sectors underperformed. Nvidia saw a 4% rally, which helped lift the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite by 1.4% to 18,182.34 points. The S&P 500 rose 1% to 5,751.13 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3%, closing at 42,080.37 points.
Fed Minutes and Inflation Data in Focus
Investors are focused on the Federal Reserve’s next moves on interest rates, particularly with the release of the September meeting minutes on Wednesday. Traders are pricing an 81.1% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike in November, though uncertainty remains. Future rate decisions will likely hinge on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data due Thursday and ongoing labor market trends.
Earnings Season Kicks Off
Attention is also on the start of the third-quarter earnings season, with major banks set to report results on Friday. Investors are watching closely to see whether corporate profits have been affected by high interest rates and persistent inflation pressures.
Stay tuned for more updates as the market reacts to key economic indicators this week.
