Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
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South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
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 Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Asian stocks traded mostly flat to lower on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions and central bank uncertainty kept investors cautious. Markets remained jittery after U.S. President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, escalating fears of deeper U.S. involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Although the White House clarified it had no immediate plans for military action and was pushing for a ceasefire, the conflict entered its fifth day with no resolution in sight.
Adding to the unease, traders are bracing for several major central bank decisions this week. Most notably, the Bank of Japan is set to announce its interest rate decision later today, with expectations it will hold rates at 0.5%. However, investors are wary of potential hawkish commentary from Governor Kazuo Ueda amid persistent inflation in Japan. The BOJ is widely expected to raise rates in July if the inflation trend continues.
Japanese stocks outperformed the region, with the Nikkei 225 up 0.5% and the TOPIX gaining 0.2%, supported by tech shares and a weaker yen boosting exporters. In contrast, China’s Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 dropped 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.4%.
South Korea’s KOSPI rose 0.5% on tech sector strength, extending gains amid hopes for political stability. Australia’s ASX 200 slipped 0.1%, and Singapore’s Straits Times Index climbed 0.4% despite a surprise contraction in May exports. India’s Gift Nifty 50 Futures edged down 0.1%, indicating a possible pullback after Monday’s rally.
Global markets are also awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision on Wednesday, alongside moves from the Swiss National Bank, Bank of England, and the People’s Bank of China—making this a pivotal week for financial markets.
