U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Asian Markets Lifted by Chinese Stimulus Expectations
Most Asian stocks gained on Thursday, with Chinese markets leading the charge ahead of a government briefing on stimulus measures for the property sector. The Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes rose by 1.2%, while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong surged by 2.4%, driven by strong performance in property stocks.
The briefing, scheduled for later today, will outline new support for China's property market. Since late September, recent government announcements have fueled optimism for an economic recovery, leading to significant gains in Chinese stocks. Investors also await China's third-quarter GDP data, due Friday, which is expected to provide further insights into the country’s economic trajectory.
TSMC Earnings to Highlight AI Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is set to release its third-quarter earnings later today, a key focus for investors. TSMC, a leader in global chipmaking, is expected to report a net profit of T$300.1 billion ($9.33 billion), driven by increasing demand for artificial intelligence technologies. Despite a 1% dip in Taipei shares, expectations remain high for AI-driven growth.
However, recent forecasts from ASML, another major player in the tech industry, indicated weaker sales for 2025, raising concerns about the sector’s future outlook.
Mixed Performance Across Broader Asian Markets
Australia's ASX 200 reached a record high, gaining 1% on optimism over China’s stimulus and strong domestic labor data. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.6% after reporting a larger-than-expected trade deficit for September, impacted by slowing exports to China.
South Korea's KOSPI remained flat, with chipmaking stocks subdued ahead of TSMC’s earnings, while India’s Nifty 50 futures pointed to a slightly weaker opening as major firms prepare to release earnings.
