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 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
U.S. stocks closed higher Tuesday as easing geopolitical tensions and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell boosted investor sentiment. The Dow Jones rose 507 points (+1.2%), the S&P 500 gained 1.1%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1.4%.
Markets reacted positively to a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Iran. Former President Donald Trump declared on social media that the ceasefire was “in effect,” sparking optimism that the recent 12-day conflict had ended. However, uncertainty remains after Trump criticized both countries for post-deal aggression. Israel launched new strikes in Tehran, citing Iranian missile fire. Iran denied involvement, claiming Israel violated the ceasefire beyond its official start time.
Oil prices fell sharply as the ceasefire eased concerns of supply disruption and inflationary pressure, removing a key risk premium from crude markets.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s testimony to Congress signaled that rate cuts remain possible. “Many paths are possible,” Powell said, noting that the Fed is waiting to assess the economic impact of rising tariffs. He warned tariffs may lift inflation temporarily, though effects could be short-lived.
Two Trump-appointed Fed governors have recently supported July rate cuts. Trump also pressed for aggressive easing, criticizing Powell publicly.
In corporate news, Tesla (TSLA) extended gains after launching its Robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas, using 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles. Chewy (CHWY) shares declined following its $1 billion stock offering and a $100 million buyback announcement. KB Home (KBH) dropped after cutting its full-year revenue guidance to $6.3–$6.5 billion, down from $6.6–$7 billion.
