Oil Prices Hold Steady as Ukraine Tensions and Fed Cut Expectations Support Market 
Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures 
Airline Loyalty Programs Face New Uncertainty as Visa–Mastercard Fee Settlement Evolves 
BOJ Faces Pressure for Clarity, but Neutral Rate Estimates Likely to Stay Vague 
IKEA Expands U.S. Manufacturing Amid Rising Tariffs and Supply Chain Strategy Shift 
Proxy Advisors Urge Vote Against ANZ’s Executive Pay Report Amid Scandal Fallout 
U.S. Futures Steady as Rate-Cut Bets Rise on Soft Labor Data 
EU Prepares Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s AI Integration on WhatsApp 
Waymo Issues Recall After Reports of Self-Driving Cars Illegally Passing School Buses in Texas 
Austria’s AA Credit Rating Affirmed as Fitch Highlights Stable Outlook 
Australia Moves Forward With Teen Social Media Ban as Platforms Begin Lockouts 
Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX 
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% as Inflation Cools and Growth Outlook Strengthens 
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Denies Reports of $800 Billion Valuation Fundraise 
Spirit Airlines Reverses Pilot Furlough Plans Amid Updated Staffing Outlook 
Holiday Economic Questions: What Bank of America Says You Should Expect 
European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure 
U.S. stock index futures edged higher Tuesday evening following Wall Street gains, as investors evaluated President Donald Trump’s initial policies. S&P 500 Futures climbed 0.2% to 6,096.25 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.5% to 21,810.35 points, while Dow Jones Futures remained flat at 44,238.0 points.
Markets were optimistic after Trump’s inauguration as the 45th U.S. President, as he avoided imposing tariffs on his first day. In his address, Trump emphasized economic revitalization and national security while prioritizing domestic interests. Early executive orders included forming a Department of Government Efficiency, led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Netflix shares soared over 14% in after-hours trading, reaching $993.99, after reporting a record-breaking 19 million new subscribers in Q4 2024. The surge was fueled by hit content, regional programming, and price hikes in key markets. Quarterly revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $9.5 billion, with net income up 12% at $915 million.
The Dow Jones closed up 1.2% at 44,025.81 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively. Analysts predict market volatility as Trump’s policies unfold but anticipate overall growth in his first year.
Trump also announced a $500 billion joint venture, Stargate, involving OpenAI, Oracle, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and SoftBank. The project aims to develop AI data centers and energy facilities in Texas, strengthening U.S. AI capabilities. Oracle surged 7.7%, with Microsoft and NVIDIA shares rising in extended trading.
Looking ahead, GE Vernova, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble will release earnings on Wednesday.
This article captures Trump-era policy impacts and corporate highlights, driving market trends and investment insights.
