Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
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.
