India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signaled a major easing of trade tensions with Europe, lifting investor sentiment and pushing major Wall Street indexes firmly into positive territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 588 points, or 1.2%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each gained 1.2% by the 4:00 p.m. ET close.
Markets reacted positively after Trump said he would not impose new tariffs on European nations following the establishment of a framework for a future deal on Greenland. Speaking from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said the agreement came after a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and would address U.S. strategic interests in Greenland and the broader Arctic region.
According to Trump, the framework includes U.S. involvement in Greenland’s mineral rights and participation in the “Golden Dome,” a layered missile defense system for the United States. The announcement reduced fears of a renewed trade conflict with Europe, prompting a rally in equities and a sharp decline in U.S. Treasury yields.
In corporate news, Netflix shares slid after the streaming giant reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings but issued weaker first-quarter guidance. The company cited declining viewership for non-branded licensed content, signaling softer demand outside its core original programming. The update followed reports that Netflix had improved its $72 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming assets as competition with Paramount Skydance intensifies.
United Airlines stock climbed after the carrier beat profit expectations and delivered a strong outlook, supported by robust demand from corporate and higher-income travelers. Halliburton and Travelers also posted gains after exceeding earnings estimates, while Kraft Heinz shares fell on speculation that Berkshire Hathaway may sell its long-held stake. Johnson & Johnson edged lower despite issuing upbeat 2026 guidance, citing expected costs from a U.S. drug pricing agreement.
Investors are now looking ahead to earnings from Procter & Gamble, GE Aerospace, Intel, Abbott Laboratories, and Intuitive Surgical, which are set to report next, potentially adding further momentum to U.S. stock markets.
