US equity futures are slightly lower after a weak close on Monday. European markets opened tentatively higher following losses in the previous session. Asian equities ended mostly higher. Markets continue to react to Trump's weekend tariff announcements, which were more aggressive than expected. However, concerns eased somewhat after Mexico's President Sheinbaum confirmed a one-month postponement of tariffs on Mexico in exchange for increased border security commitments. Trump is set to speak with Canada's Trudeau and reportedly plans to call China's President Xi. Developments have fueled speculation that the tariffs may serve as diplomatic leverage rather than lasting policy changes, though reports indicate Trump is considering 10 percent tariffs on the European Union. China responded to the formal start of US tariffs with its own set of 10 percent and 15 percent duties on US energy products and launched an antitrust investigation into Google.

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US equity futures are lower after a weak close on Friday. European markets opened sharply lower but have since pared some losses. Asian equities ended broadly weaker. Markets reacted to President Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, triggering a broad risk-off move. Additional tariffs targeting chips, metals, and energy are set to take effect by 18-Feb, with Canada announcing retaliatory measures. Analysts warned that rising import costs could push inflation higher, reducing the likelihood of further Federal Reserve rate cuts. Inflation data showed no change from the prior month, while personal spending increased at a faster pace than expected. Federal Reserve officials maintained a cautious tone, emphasizing that inflation remains a concern and signaling little urgency for rate cuts.

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US equity futures are slightly firmer after a positive close on Thursday. European markets are trading higher, with record highs for the STOXX 600. Asian equities ended mixed, with Japan and Australia extending their rallies while South Korea fell after reopening post-holiday. Market attention remains on the latest US tariff announcements, with Trump confirming 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico set to take effect Saturday, while China faces a 10% tariff. Uncertainty remains on whether these tariffs will be fully implemented or adjusted at the last minute. Investors are also watching macro data closely, with inflation updates from France, Germany, and Portugal following Spain’s firmer-than-expected reading. The ECB reiterated confidence in reaching its inflation target, cutting rates by 25 bps as expected.

Companies mentioned: NVIDIA, Samsung Electronics, SoftBank, OpenAI

US equity futures are slightly firmer after a weaker close on Wednesday. European markets are trading higher and Asian equities ended mixed. FOMC meeting concluded with the Fed leaving rates unchanged as expected, though the policy statement saw slight hawkish tweaks, with markets continuing to price the first rate reduction around mid-year. Big tech earnings in focus after hours, while results broadly beat expectations, Azure’s slower-than-expected growth and Tesla's cautious sales outlook weighed on sentiment. Meanwhile, AI-related scrutiny continues, as the White House reportedly discussed new restrictions on Nvidia’s H20 chip exports to China, and OpenAI, Microsoft, and regulators globally probe DeepSeek’s data acquisition methods. ECB widely expected to cut rates by 25 bps later today.

Companies mentioned: SoftBank, OpenAI, Nvidia, Serco Group, Northrop Grumman

US equity futures are slightly higher following a strong rebound on Tuesday. European markets are trading mixed, and Asian equities ended higher in light trading. Markets continue to digest AI sector volatility following Monday’s sharp selloff driven by China's DeepSeek, as investors evaluate its impact on US tech leadership and AI capex trends. Focus has shifted toward the efficiency gains DeepSeek’s breakthroughs could bring and potential US policy responses, including tightening China sanctions. The White House is also currently assessing national security implications. The Fed is widely expected to leave rates unchanged at today’s FOMC meeting. Meanwhile, Trump’s latest tariff comments added to trade uncertainty, as he floated significantly higher global tariff rates and targeted specific industries.

Companies Mentioned: DeepSeek, OpenAI, Microsoft, Alibaba, American Axle & Manufacturing, Dowlais Group

S&P futures are up +0.33% following the tech sell-off yesterday, during which Nvidia plummeted close to (17%). Asian markets ended mostly lower on Tuesday. DeepSeek’s cost-efficient AI model continues to dominate discussions, raising questions about the effectiveness of U.S. export controls and the broader implications for the semiconductor industry. In Europe, markets opened mostly firmer. European tech stocks stabilized with analysts suggesting that DeepSeek’s AI model could lead to broader adoption and long-term market expansion despite short-term challenges.

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