Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
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 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
U.S. stock futures climbed on Thursday as optimism grew over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and solid third-quarter earnings from several major companies lifted investor sentiment. The market rally reflects increasing confidence that lower borrowing costs could sustain economic momentum and corporate profitability through the year’s end.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) shares slipped 1.3% despite forecasting record-high quarterly revenue, driven by robust travel demand and improved pricing power. Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) surged 5.9% after the cloud software giant raised its long-term revenue target to over $60 billion by 2030 and announced a $7 billion share buyback plan, reinforcing confidence in its growth strategy.
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) gained 1.5% ahead of its financial analyst meeting during the company’s AI-focused Las Vegas conference, with investors anticipating updates on cloud and artificial intelligence initiatives. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) rose 2% as strong global demand for AI infrastructure continued to boost chip production and revenue forecasts.
Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) jumped 4.2% after beating third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, driven by resilient market activity and fee growth. KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) advanced 1.3% following a notable profit increase fueled by higher-yielding assets and lower deposit costs.
Meanwhile, Snap-On (NYSE:SNA) dipped 0.2% despite surpassing earnings estimates, as stronger sales to auto repair and parts businesses supported growth. Travelers (NYSE:TRV) dropped 6% even after reporting a profit surge supported by lower catastrophe losses and stronger investment returns. Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) gained 0.4% as elevated equity markets boosted client asset values and management fees.
Overall, Wall Street’s premarket momentum underscores optimism around monetary easing and resilient corporate earnings, signaling potential gains ahead for U.S. equities.
