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US futures rebound ahead of Nvidia earnings

US stock futures climbed ahead of Nvidia’s critical earnings report, with investors closely watching for AI sector implications. Meanwhile, China plans a $55 billion bank recapitalization as part of its economic stimulus efforts.

Markets cautious on tariff risk

Financial markets remain wary as Trump reaffirms tariffs on Mexico and Canada, the UN adopts a Ukraine resolution, and central banks signal diverging paths on interest rates.

Gold extends Rally past $2,950

Uncertainty is steering sentiment toward defensive plays

Focus on Fed Minutes

GBP gains on inflation surprise, JPY eyes BOJ outlook

Yen rallies as Japan’s GDP outperforms

U.S. Dollar faces pressure amid mixed data and fed caution

Post-CPI: more inflation and job data in focus

US consumer inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain a hawkish stance

Gold volatile as markets await Trump and Powell

Attention is split between global trade tensions, Federal Reserve commentary, and the direction of major assets like currencies and gold

Trade war concerns push gold to $2,890

President Trump's new reciprocal tariffs, likely to be announced mid-week, are causing global concerns

Yen strengthens amid BoJ rate hike comments

Traders are anticipating the release of the January labor market data, with expectations for 170,000 jobs to be added

Bank of England cuts rates amid inflation concerns and slowing growth

The Bank of England lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.5% on Thursday, balancing a sharper inflation outlook against weakening economic growth. Two policymakers, Catherine Mann and Swati Dhingra, dissented, calling for a deeper cut to 4.25%.