Yen Stabilizes Near Lows as Japan Signals Readiness to Intervene Amid Dollar Weakness 
U.S. Stock Index Futures Steady After S&P 500 Hits Record on Strong Economic Data 
Platinum Price Surges Past $2,000 as Demand and Supply Dynamics Tighten 
U.S. Dollar Slips as Yen Finds Support on Intervention Signals and Geopolitical Risks Rise 
Gold Price Breaks $4,500 as Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cut Bets Fuel Rally 
Gold Prices Surge to Record Highs as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand 
RBA Signals Possible Interest Rate Hike in 2026 as Inflation Pressures Persist 
BOJ Minutes Reveal Growing Debate Over Interest Rate Hikes and Inflation Risks 
German Exports to the U.S. Decline Sharply as Tariffs Reshape Trade in 2025 
Asian Stock Markets Trade Flat as Holiday Liquidity Thins and BOJ Minutes Watched 
UK Economy Grows 0.1% in Q3 2025 as Outlook Remains Fragile 
US and Japan Fast-Track $550 Billion Strategic Investment Initiative 
Silver Prices Hit Record High as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand 
Wall Street Ends Higher as S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Gains Ahead of Holiday Week 
Global Markets Rise as Tech Stocks Lead, Yen Strengthens, and Commodities Hit Record Highs 
China’s Power Market Revamp Fuels Global Boom in Energy Storage Batteries 
U.S. Futures Gain as Middle East Tensions Subside, Tech Earnings Awaited
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Sunday night as concerns over a significant Middle East conflict eased. Israel's weekend retaliatory strike avoided targeting Iran's nuclear and oil facilities, reducing fears of a severe escalation.
This week, attention turns to major technology earnings and key economic data to provide insights into corporate health and the broader economy.
Futures Rise Amid Calm in the Middle East
By 19:14 ET (23:14 GMT) on Sunday, S&P 500 Futures climbed 0.4% to 5,871.25 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures increased by 0.5% to 20,597.75, and Dow Jones Futures rose 0.4% to 42,468.0 points. Oil prices dropped early Monday, reflecting easing Middle East concerns and improving market sentiment.
While Iran indicated minimal damage from the weekend’s attack, it warned of potential retaliation, leaving geopolitical risks still on the radar.
Tech Earnings to Drive Market Moves
U.S. stocks were mixed last week, with the Nasdaq hitting a record intraday high as traders shifted focus to technology stocks. The upcoming earnings reports from five of the "Magnificent Seven" tech firms—Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon—are expected to significantly impact market direction.
These companies account for a substantial portion of market valuations, and their performance will serve as a bellwether for the broader market, especially given the heavy investments in artificial intelligence.
Key Economic Data in Focus
In addition to corporate earnings, investors will closely monitor U.S. house price data, third-quarter GDP, and the PCE price index—the Federal Reserve's favored inflation metric.
With the 2024 presidential election looming next week, markets may experience heightened volatility.
