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U.S. stocks fell, with SPY and QQQ closing at year-to-date lows as Iran-related tensions persist; energy led gains on higher oil prices while consumer discretionary names declined amid rising inflation expectations. China launched two retaliatory trade probes against the U.S., Netflix hiked prices across tiers, and investors weighed ongoing geopolitical risk alongside sector rotations in a cautious mood.
Arm unveiled its first in-house AI processor, the AGI CPU, and forecast that annual revenue will rise to about $25 billion within five years (roughly five times today), with a $15 billion AI-related revenue opportunity by 2031. Meta and OpenAI are among early customers as Arm shifts from licensing chips to producing silicon, a move expected to expand revenue but potentially compress margins; production is by TSMC and shipments are planned for year-end.
Swarmer, a drone-software maker chaired by Erik Prince, surged about 520% on its Nasdaq debut after pricing at $5, opening at $12.50 and closing at $31, giving it a market value around $380 million. Prince joined Swarmer as chair in December 2025 and holds options to buy about 940,000 shares at $6.27, vesting over time and on revenue milestones. The company says its AI can control up to 690 drones per operator and its software has been used by Ukraine’s military since 2024. Swarmer posted roughly $310,000 in revenue for the year and a net loss of about $8.5 million. The IPO comes as the US shifts toward domestic drone production after policy steps curbing foreign-made drones, underscoring growing importance of drone tech in modern warfare.
International markets have outpaced U.S. stocks early in 2026, with global benchmarks leading and international ETFs seeing record January inflows, fueling talk that a years-long shift away from U.S. dominance may be underway.
US tech stocks slid as AI concerns weighed on software and analytics names, with the Nasdaq down 2.2% and the S&P 500 off 1.4%. Gartner and S&P Global led the losses after Anthropic launched Claude Cowork tools to automate legal tasks, and others such as Intuit, Equifax, Moody’s and FactSet also fell, while European peers like Relx and London Stock Exchange Group dropped as AI demand cooled.
US stocks hover near their all-time highs as the dollar steadies, signaling continued investor appetite for equities amid stable currency moves.
The dollar weakened to a four‑month low as reports of a coordinated move to bolster the yen surfaced, a development that could curb yen-carry trades and weigh on U.S. stocks, with the ICE dollar index around 96.85 and USD/JPY near 153–154 per dollar.
US stock futures rose, indicating a potential continuation of the seven-month rally driven by strong tech earnings and easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed economic signals and geopolitical uncertainties. Commodities like gold and oil also saw movements influenced by policy changes and OPEC decisions, while markets await key central bank meetings and economic data amid ongoing US government shutdown concerns.
Global stocks continued their rally driven by AI-related optimism, with Asian markets led by tech firms and US benchmarks reaching new highs, while investors focus on earnings amid geopolitical developments and economic data. Gold retreated slightly from record highs, and currency markets saw the dollar and yen fluctuate amid speculation of intervention. China’s reopening after Golden Week showed cautious consumer spending, contrasting with enthusiasm for AI tech stocks. Major geopolitical news includes a potential breakthrough in Israel-Hamas negotiations and US export approvals for Nvidia chips, amidst ongoing tensions over rare earths.
Asian stocks are near record highs following a tech rally, with US markets also performing well amid expectations of a Fed rate cut, while Hong Kong faces weather disruptions from Typhoon Ragasa and China sees a slight pullback after a long rally. Investors are awaiting Fed signals and earnings season, with concerns over the Indian rupee's decline due to US tariffs and visa fee hikes.
A global stock rally faced setbacks after the Bank of Japan announced plans to sell ETFs, causing Asian shares to decline and raising concerns about market sustainability amid signs of potential rate hikes and geopolitical developments.
US stock futures declined after Nvidia's sales outlook missed expectations, raising concerns about slowing AI investment growth, while Chinese companies like Meituan faced losses amid fierce competition. Global markets showed mixed signals with declines in tech and Chinese stocks, a slight drop in the dollar, and bond yields fluctuating, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
US President Trump's tariffs are boosting international stock markets, leading to a reversal where global markets outperform the US for the first time since 2022, driven by valuation gaps, trade reforms, and changing earnings outlooks, with many investors viewing international stocks as more attractive amid trade uncertainties.
US stock futures dipped slightly after a strong quarter for the S&P 500, amid ongoing trade negotiations and political uncertainties. Investors are optimistic about upcoming earnings and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, which are also influencing currency and bond markets. The euro is reaching a two-decade high against the dollar, reflecting cautious risk appetite ahead of key economic data and central bank meetings.
US and European stock futures rose amid progress in trade negotiations, with US stocks reaching new highs driven by optimism over trade deals and policy stability, while concerns over tariffs and fiscal policies continue to influence currency and bond markets.