Silver Prices Hit Record High as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand 
Oil Prices Steady in Asia but Headed for Weekly Loss on Supply Glut Concerns 
Russia Stocks End Flat as Energy Shares Support MOEX Index 
Japan Signals Possible Yen Intervention as Currency Weakens Despite BOJ Rate Hike 
Yen Near Lows as Markets Await Bank of Japan Rate Decision, Euro Slips After ECB Signals Caution 
BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited 
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Holiday-Shortened Week as AI Optimism Lifts Tech 
Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks 
This week is heavy with events which might trigger massive volatilities in the market.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- US GDP:
This is the only major data scheduled this week from the United States and will be released on Friday.
- Brexit ruling:
The Supreme Court of the UK would announce on Tuesday whether the government can unilaterally trigger Article 50 or need parliamentary approval. If the Supreme Court allows voting power to regional governments in Scotland and Welsh, it could be big trouble for the current administration.
- US earnings:
Investors would remain focused onto fourth quarter earnings details from the companies listed in S&P 500. This week, 20 percent companies listed in S&P 500 are scheduled to announce results including Alphabet, Verizon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Ford, Caterpillar and more.
- Trump:
Nothing is scheduled but eyes would remain focused on the White House as President Donald Trump begins his first work week in Office.
