Asian Stocks Rise as Wall Street Tech Rally Lifts Markets, Yen Slumps Despite BOJ Rate Hike 
Global Markets Rise as Tech Stocks Lead, Yen Strengthens, and Commodities Hit Record Highs 
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 
South Korea Central Bank Warns of Rising Financial Stability Risks Amid Won Volatility 
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Egypt, Opening Path to $3.8 Billion in Funding 
Asian Stock Markets Trade Flat as Holiday Liquidity Thins and BOJ Minutes Watched 
China Keeps Benchmark Lending Rates Steady as Economic Outlook Remains Cautious 
Global Demand for Yuan Loans and Bonds Surges as China Pushes Currency Internationalization 
German Exports to the U.S. Decline Sharply as Tariffs Reshape Trade in 2025 
Japan Plans $189 Billion Bond Issuance as Record Budget Signals Expansionary Fiscal Policy 
BOJ Minutes Reveal Growing Debate Over Interest Rate Hikes and Inflation Risks 
Asian Markets Rise as AI Rally Caps 2025, Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs 
BOJ Governor Signals Gradual Rate Hikes as Japan’s Inflation Nears 2% Target 
UK Economy Grows 0.1% in Q3 2025 as Outlook Remains Fragile 
China’s Power Market Revamp Fuels Global Boom in Energy Storage Batteries 
U.S. stock futures edged higher Tuesday evening after Wall Street suffered steep losses amid fears of a slowing economy and escalating trade tensions. Investor focus is now on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), set to release earnings after Wednesday’s close. The AI chip giant, which saw three consecutive losing sessions, rebounded 1.3% in aftermarket trading as investors anticipate strong demand-driven results.
Market losses earlier in the week were driven by concerns over weakening consumer sentiment and heightened trade uncertainties. U.S. President Donald Trump intensified these worries by threatening new tariffs on copper imports, aiming to boost domestic production and challenge China's dominance in the global market. The move sent Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX), the largest U.S. copper producer, up 5%.
Trump’s trade measures continue to rattle markets. His recent 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have already sparked fears of retaliatory actions and disruptions in global trade. Additionally, he signaled that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will likely take effect in March, further unsettling businesses and raising inflationary concerns.
Tech stocks bore the brunt of recent sell-offs, with Nvidia’s losses dragging the sector lower. However, optimism remains ahead of the company’s earnings, as it leads the AI chip industry despite growing questions over sustained capital investment following the launch of China’s DeepSeek AI.
On Tuesday, the S&P 500 dipped 0.5% to 5,955.36, while the NASDAQ Composite dropped 1.4% to 19,026.39. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, climbed 0.4% to 43,621.34. With Nvidia’s earnings in focus, investors brace for more market volatility.
