U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
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 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
U.S. stock markets tumbled Monday after President Donald Trump confirmed the implementation of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday. The S&P 500 dropped 1.75% to 5,850.31, the Nasdaq fell 2.64% to 18,350.19, and the Dow declined 1.47% to 43,197.30. The Canadian dollar and Mexican peso hit one-month lows against the U.S. dollar.
Trump stated there was no possibility of preventing the tariffs, urging manufacturers to shift production to the U.S. Market analysts predict heightened volatility as investors react to the escalating trade tensions. Tim Holland of Orion believes tariffs will be short-lived but warns of ongoing uncertainty. Gina Bolvin of Bolvin Wealth Management notes that after strong market gains, 2025 could see increased volatility and sector rotation, with non-tech stocks potentially gaining strength.
John Doyle of Monex USA observed that currency reactions were muted, possibly due to past tariff reversals. Jamie Cox of Harris Financial Group emphasized that markets had expected last-minute negotiations, but with tariffs now imminent, investors must adjust. Thomas Martin of Globalt Investments warned of potential economic fallout, while Tim Ghriskey of Ingalls & Snyder criticized the move, stating that trade wars rarely benefit any party.
Peter Tuz of Chase Investment Counsel highlighted investor uncertainty over corporate earnings and consumer reactions. With tariffs set to take effect, the financial world braces for their long-term impact on trade, inflation, and economic growth.
