China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength 
U.S. stock index futures edged higher Thursday evening after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by upbeat tech earnings and strong retail sales, signaling continued economic resilience. Hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts also lifted sentiment, especially following comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller supporting a 25 basis point cut. However, Waller remains among the few central bankers favoring immediate action.
S&P 500 Futures rose 0.1% to 6,350.25, Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.1% to 23,281.50, and Dow Jones Futures added 0.2% to 44,818.0 by 20:17 ET.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares dipped 2% to $1,250.15 in after-hours trading despite strong Q2 results and upgraded annual revenue guidance. Hits like Squid Game Season 2 fueled growth, but investors had anticipated a more aggressive outlook for 2025. Analyst Thomas Monteiro noted markets had priced in a sharper upward revision.
Wall Street closed sharply higher Thursday, brushing aside concerns over upcoming tariffs set to take effect August 1 under President Donald Trump. The Nasdaq rallied on robust earnings from chip giant TSMC (NYSE:TSM), which flagged ongoing AI-driven demand. U.S.-listed TSMC shares surged 3.4%, lifting broader tech and semiconductor sectors.
The S&P 500 rose 0.5% to 6,297.48, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.8% to 20,885.65, and the Dow gained 0.5% to 44,485.10.
Investors now brace for a major earnings wave next week. While Friday’s earnings slate includes American Express (NYSE:AXP), 3M (NYSE:MMM), and Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW), next week brings reports from Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), setting the tone for Q2 earnings season.
