India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Asian Markets Hold Steady Ahead of Major Tech Earnings; Japan’s Nikkei Climbs on Political Shifts
Japan’s Nikkei Gains Amid Political Changes
Japan's Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indexes stood out among Asian markets, rising 0.3% and 0.9%, respectively. This rise followed news that Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority, leading investors to bet on a potential halt to the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) interest rate hikes. Major gains were led by Nippon Paint Holdings, which surged 24% after announcing a U.S. acquisition.
Muted Trading Across Asia with a Focus on Tech Earnings
Broader Asian markets remained largely unchanged as investors anticipated upcoming earnings reports from U.S. tech giants. Key reports from Alphabet are due Tuesday, with Meta and Microsoft on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday. These earnings are expected to provide critical insights into the health of global markets.
Economic Data in Focus Across Asia
Australia’s ASX 200 saw a 0.5% gain ahead of inflation data due Wednesday. Meanwhile, China’s CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes fell slightly as investors awaited PMI data for October, likely to reflect on recent economic stimulus efforts by Beijing. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong gained 0.6% on tech buying, while South Korea’s KOSPI dipped 0.3%.
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