US stocks greet the new day in a good mood

Peru's exports hit $90B, up 21% on mining & agri gains. China leads trade, up 30%, boosted by new megaport.

Bitcoin dumps to 10-month low near $73k, Ether follows. Traders bet billions on further drops as Trump war & Fed pick spook market.

Dow Transports +2% while Industrials -0.3%, Nasdaq dips 1.4%. Watch for sector rotation and valuation shifts.

Tax refunds surge $100B+ with new breaks, but complex rules risk delays. Watch for SALT cap changes & crypto reporting.

New Zealand’s Q4 unemployment rate rose to 5.4% as participation jumped, despite a solid 0.5% lift in employment. Wage growth remained subdued, leaving the RBNZ outlook unchanged and rate-hike expectations anchored in late 2026.

Australia services PMI hits near four-year high as demand surges in January The strong PMI print reinforces near-term growth momentum and supports AUD sentiment, while easing price pressures may temper immediate inflation concerns for policymakers.

Equatorial Guinea boosts stake in Aseng Gas Project to 32.55%, eyeing regional hub status & LNG expansion.