Politics

Futures climb as S&P 500 rebounds 2% on eased tariff fears; traders eye Davos for more cues.

Japan's exports grew 5.1% in Dec, missing forecasts. US shipments plunged, widening the trade deficit.

Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.7% to snap a five-day losing streak as JGBs extended gains and 30-year yields eased from record highs. Risk sentiment improved after Trump softened tariff threats and ruled out taking Greenland by force.

Japan's 2.65T yen trade deficit shrinks 53% as exports rise 3.1% amid US tariffs & China rift. Nikkei hits records.

Nat gas prices surge 50%+ on freeze fears! Arctic blast hits Midwest, sparking supply concerns. Traders eye volatility.

USD holds gains as Trump drops tariff threats; AUD hits 15-month high on jobs data; JPY pressured.

The Wall Street Journal reports the US is seeking regime change in Cuba by year-end, emboldened by Venezuela’s leadership removal and betting economic pressure and internal defections can weaken Havana’s Communist government.