Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
In terms of data, this week is quite risk heavy but post-Brexit politics make it a magnified one.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Brexit commentaries -
Both scheduled and unscheduled commentaries surrounding Brexit will keep dominating the fundamental over this week, casting its shadow on financial markets. The market will be trying to pinpoint the likely successor of British Prime Minister David Cameron, especially after front-runner Boris Johnson quit the race surprisingly last week.
- U.S. employment data -
After last two months' weak employment report, the focus will be on Friday’s non-farm to determine whether the recent weakness is a trend or not. Strong employment report may bring back confidence over the resilience of the U.S. economy.
- Australian uncertainty -
Over the weekend election in Australia, appears to be inconclusive, which could mean months of political uncertainties. In addition to that focus will also be on the monetary policy decision of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday.
- FOMC minutes -
This time around the minutes may not make much of a difference unless there are some elements that can bring forth the rate hike expectations when it’s released on Wednesday.
