Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
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 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
U.S. stock index futures saw a modest uptick on Sunday evening after White House officials confirmed that additional trade negotiations with China are planned in the coming days, easing fears of escalating trade tensions. Investors are turning their attention to a packed week of third-quarter earnings, with Tesla and Netflix among the most anticipated reports.
As of 19:53 ET (23:53 GMT), S&P 500 Futures inched up to 6,704.75 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.1% to 25,307.25 points, while Dow Jones Futures remained nearly flat at 46,385.0 points. The gains followed a positive close on Friday, when markets rallied after President Donald Trump stated that steep tariffs on Chinese imports were “unsustainable,” fueling optimism for a potential deescalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
However, lingering concerns about a possible credit crunch among regional U.S. banks capped broader market momentum. Wall Street indexes—US500, IXIC, and DJI—all rose around 0.5% on Friday, reflecting cautious optimism after a volatile start to October that saw equities retreat from record highs amid tariff threats.
In related developments, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to meet Chinese officials in Malaysia this week to further ease trade tensions. Trump also confirmed a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in two weeks, boosting hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough.
Investors are also bracing for a wave of major corporate earnings this week. Alongside Tesla and Netflix, reports are expected from GE Aerospace, Coca-Cola, Philip Morris, RTX Corp, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, and Texas Instruments. Markets are watching closely to see whether U.S. corporate profits can withstand the combined pressures of trade disruptions and a cooling labor market. Despite challenges, strong results from major banks last week have provided modest support for Wall Street’s resilience.
