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 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
U.S. stock index futures edged lower Tuesday evening after a federal appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could remain in effect, dampening optimism over a legal challenge to block the duties. The decision adds uncertainty to an already fragile market sentiment, with investors closely watching developments in U.S.-China trade relations.
Futures had briefly turned positive after U.S. and Chinese officials said they had reached a consensus on a trade framework following talks in London. However, the lack of concrete details on key issues like chip export restrictions and rare earth mineral trade kept markets cautious. The framework, tied to a May Geneva deal, now awaits approval from Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
By 20:52 ET (00:52 GMT), S&P 500 Futures fell 0.2% to 6,034.0, Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 0.2% to 21,918.0, and Dow Jones Futures dropped 0.2% to 42,838.0.
The appeals court decision upholding Trump’s "liberation day" tariffs reinforces one of his signature economic policies, despite growing concerns over their long-term economic impact. Recent data shows slowing growth, with both consumers and businesses wary of policy instability and trade tensions.
Meanwhile, Wall Street closed higher on Tuesday, lifted by optimism over improved U.S.-China ties. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to 6,038.81, near record highs. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6% to 19,714.99, while the Dow Jones gained 0.3% to 42,866.87. Tech stocks, including Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), led gains on expectations that chip restrictions may ease.
All eyes now turn to Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, with forecasts suggesting a slight rise in inflation. Persistent inflation could pressure the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates, influencing future market direction.
