Asian Stocks Surge as Oil Prices Fall and Strong US Dollar Weighs on Markets 
Japan Inflation Stays Below BOJ Target Despite Rate Hike and Rising Energy Cost Risks 
German Auto Suppliers Turn Bearish as Investment and Jobs Shift Overseas 
US Stock Futures Jump on Reports of Preliminary US-Iran Peace Deal Despite Fed’s Hawkish Outlook 
Gold Prices Rebound on U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Optimism Despite Fed Rate Hike Signals 
Asian Currencies Stabilize as Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High After Fed Hawkish Signal 
Oil Prices Slide as U.S.-Iran Deal and Hormuz Reopening Ease Supply Concerns 
Trump and Iran Sign Framework Peace Deal in France Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions 
Canada, British Columbia Launch $5 Billion Infrastructure Partnership to Boost Housing, Transit, and Healthcare 
Oil Prices Steady as U.S.-Iran Truce Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions Keep Markets on Edge 
BOJ Signals More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Price Pressures 
Dollar Hits One-Month High as Hawkish Fed Outlook Boosts Greenback 
Asian Stocks Rally as Japan and South Korea Reach Record Highs on US-Iran Peace Deal 
Oil Prices Drop as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Eases Supply Concerns 
Japan Signals Readiness to Intervene as USD/JPY Nears 161 Amid Yen Weakness 
US Stock Futures Slip After Wall Street Rally Fueled by US-Iran Deal and Chipmaker Surge 
ASX Proposes New Share Dilution Limits for Public Takeovers 
U.S. stock index futures traded little changed on Monday evening as investors prepared for a week packed with major economic data releases and Federal Reserve commentary that could shape the outlook for interest rates. Holiday-thinned trading kept volumes subdued, while markets continued to digest last week’s mixed consumer inflation report and a sharp sell-off in technology stocks.
As of 20:29 ET (01:29 GMT), S&P 500 Futures hovered near 6,852.50 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures edged slightly lower to 24,788.50 points, and Dow Jones Futures held steady around 49,554.0 points. The muted movement reflects investor caution ahead of crucial macroeconomic indicators and ongoing volatility in tech shares driven by concerns about disruptions from the artificial intelligence sector.
Market participants are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes, scheduled for release on Wednesday, for clearer signals on the future path of U.S. interest rates. Several Fed officials are also expected to speak this week, potentially offering further guidance on monetary policy. In addition, industrial production and durable goods data will be released Wednesday, followed by December trade data on Thursday.
Friday’s Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, is likely to be the most closely watched report. The PCE inflation data could provide stronger clues about whether the central bank will maintain its current rate stance in the coming months.
On Friday, Wall Street ended mostly flat despite slightly cooler-than-expected January consumer price index data. While headline and core CPI figures showed modest easing, the data did not significantly shift expectations that interest rates will remain steady. Technology stocks continued to weigh on broader indexes amid AI-related uncertainty. For the week, the S&P 500 declined 1.4%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2%, underscoring persistent market volatility.
