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Today is Thursday, January 8th.

The three major stock index futures fell in pre-market trading. US President Trump’s proposed massive increase in the military budget reignited the rally in defense stocks. Precious metals continued their correction, with gold and silver stocks under pressure in pre-market trading.📊

In early 2026, due to highly tense global geopolitical situations and the US government’s plans for a significant military expansion, the global defense sector experienced a collective surge, becoming the focus of market attention.‼️

📣The December non-farm payroll report is about to be released, with Wall Street predictions showing significant divergence. In addition to focusing on new job creation, investors need to be wary of whether the unemployment rate is approaching the 5% threshold, which will directly determine the Federal Reserve’s next move.🤔📚

U.S. stocks opened lower on Thursday. Escalating geopolitical tensions may test the resilience of equity markets. Defense stocks broadly advanced after President Trump called for a defense budget increase to $1.5 trillion. Data showed U.S. productivity surged in the third quarter, significantly suppressing labor costs while layoffs remained at low levels.

U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average retreating after hitting record highs. The decline stemmed from falling crude oil prices after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Venezuela’s interim government would transfer up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, sparking market concerns over increased oil supply. Crude oil prices rebounded on Thursday, with U.S. crude rising more than 1%.

Prior to 2026, markets largely overlooked global geopolitical risks, but as the new year begins, escalating tensions may test the resilience of stock markets.

Geopolitical news often drives markets in the short term… but these events are typically priced in quickly, after which markets revert to focusing on factors that more effectively drive price movements—such as profits, margins, valuations, and other metrics. Ultimately, a “buy the dip” mentality resurfaces, presenting limited opportunities for portfolio adjustments.

The December non-farm payroll report is about to be released, with Wall Street predictions showing significant divergence. In addition to focusing on new job creation, investors need to be wary of whether the unemployment rate is approaching the 5% threshold, which will directly determine the Federal Reserve’s next move.

Prior to 2026, markets largely overlooked global geopolitical risks, but as the new year begins, escalating tensions may test the resilience of stock markets.

Maintaining diversification and staying prepared may be the best ‘insurance’ for protecting portfolios while seizing opportunities. Stock market fundamentals remain “quite solid,” valuations are normalizing, and the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this year.Good morning everyone, today is January 7th. After a rapid rise and signs of overheating, the global stock market rally that repeatedly hit record highs on Wednesday began to lose momentum. European stocks are focused on US President Trump’s stance on Greenland. The US December ADP nonfarm payrolls were lower than expected.

With the U.S. military action leading to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Trump’s intentions regarding Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory, have drawn global market attention. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt told CNBC on Tuesday that the president and his team are considering “a range of options” for acquiring Greenland, including “using U.S. military forces.”

Trump insists the U.S. needs the Arctic island for national security purposes, citing the activities of Russia and China in the region this week. Both Greenland and Denmark have repeatedly stated that Greenland is not something anyone can claim, with European leaders issuing a statement on Tuesday declaring, “Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland. Only Denmark and Greenland can decide matters concerning Denmark and Greenland.”

News Jan 7th 2026

Good morning everyone, today is January 7th. After a rapid rise and signs of overheating, the global stock market rally that repeatedly hit record highs on Wednesday began to lose momentum. European stocks are focused on US President Trump’s stance on Greenland. The US December ADP nonfarm payrolls were lower than expected.

News from our analysis Jan 6th,2026

In pre-market trading on Tuesday, the market is focused on CES 2026. The “AI bull market narrative” is expected to continue dominating the stock market, with the three major US stock futures showing mixed results.
Market Drivers & Focus

The situation in Venezuela is a market focus: Discussions surrounding the country’s political changes and energy supply expectations continue to influence pre-market sentiment.
CES technology themes stimulate sector performance: AI and chip sectors attracted capital attention amid new product launches, with related stocks performing strongly in pre-market trading.

Sector Trends & Report Expectations

Energy and financial stocks have performed strongly recently, providing support for the market’s upward movement; the technology sector continues to be sought after due to its innovative power.

Let’s take a few minutes to review the pre-market environment and market news, ensuring our investments have direction and greater clarity!

Global stocks extended their gains on Tuesday, continuing the upward trend since the New Year began. Investors are accelerating their rotation from U.S. markets into regional equities, drawn by more attractive valuations and stronger growth prospects. Traders remain optimistic ahead of several key data releases this week, with even the U.S. surprise arrest of Venezuela’s president failing to significantly dampen market sentiment.

Emerging market indices and the MSCI All Country World Index both hit record highs. Mining stocks rose, driven by gains in copper and silver. Bitcoin spot prices surged over 3% yesterday and remained firmly above the $90,000 threshold. It is projected to break through the $180,000 to $200,000 range this year, which will further fuel the prosperity of cryptocurrency blockchain technology.

“If the gains in these markets reflect investors reducing their exposure to U.S. assets and shifting toward diversified allocations, that is a healthy sign.”
“This indicates we are continuing a theme that is still in its early stages—a trend that began last year, namely that ‘American exceptionalism’ has peaked and is starting to gradually retreat.”

Ousted Venezuelan President Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday in New York to drug-related charges after the U.S. arrested him over the weekend and transported him to New York. Despite tensions in Venezuela, investors continued to add to their stock positions with little disruption, extending a three-year bull market fueled by demand for tech stocks and artificial intelligence concepts.

It appears this development hasn’t truly shaken the market in any significant way… Markets haven’t priced in the escalating risks, nor have they factored in the potential ripple effects of ‘Trump potentially intervening further in other South American countries.’ Overall, the prevailing market sentiment remains optimistic.

Although Tuesday saw the strongest gains in markets outside the U.S., expectations for the S&P 500 to continue its upward trajectory remain robust. After three consecutive years of double-digit gains, the index is poised for further advances—a streak of sustained multi-year rallies last seen at the turn of the last century.

Investors clearly remain eager to pour money into the stock market—including AI-related stocks—but they appear less willing to make significant bets on U.S. assets. This may stem from the fact that U.S. stock valuations not only exceed their long-term averages but also stand notably higher than valuation benchmarks in major Asian markets.

Additionally, the dollar faced further pressure on Monday following dovish comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari. As a voting member of this year’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), he told CNBC that unemployment carries the risk of “potentially spiking.”

Following his remarks, market expectations for policy easing edged slightly higher. However, according to CME Group’s FedWatch tool, federal funds rate futures still indicate an approximately 80% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged at its next policy meeting on January 27-28.

News from our analysis Jan 5th,2026

U.S. Treasury bonds are poised for their first gain in a week, after the U.S. military’s arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro led to a drop in oil prices, easing concerns about persistent inflation. The yield on 10-year Treasury notes fell 2 basis points to 4.17%, while the yield on the more monetary policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury notes fell 1 basis point to 3.46%.

💻 Semiconductor and AI concept stocks were active in pre-market trading, with some chip stocks continuing their rebound. Institutions remain optimistic about the demand for high-performance computing and cloud computing.

🚗 Tesla saw a slight rebound in pre-market trading, with the market focusing on its delivery data and future guidance; some Chinese concept stocks were under pressure in pre-market trading, and short-term volatility remains significant.

📊 Investors will focus on the upcoming macroeconomic data and speeches by Federal Reserve officials. The market may remain volatile in the short term, so attention should be paid to trading pace and position management.

Global stock markets rose on Monday as demand for risk-sensitive assets remained strong, with technology stocks leading the rally. Bond yields rebounded while oil prices fell as investors weighed the potential consequences of the U.S. overthrowing Venezuelan President Maduro. This development heightened geopolitical risks, driving gains in gold and the U.S. dollar.

The current volatility in the US stock market is primarily driven by a broad rally in resource and energy stocks. Following the US military action against Venezuela and the capture of its leader, Maduro, the market is closely watching developments in the international geopolitical landscape. Crude oil prices have reacted mutedly, with investors betting that the action will not trigger a larger-scale, market-disrupting geopolitical conflict. Energy stocks have generally risen, with the market believing that some related energy companies will benefit from the reconstruction of Venezuela’s oil infrastructure. Gold and Bitcoin prices have also increased.

Geopolitical tensions were the focus of US stocks on Monday. The surprise attack and capture of Maduro by the US military over the weekend escalated international geopolitical tensions. Traders are currently hedging by increasing their gold positions. Futures contracts linked to the precious metal surged 2.4%. Bitcoin prices rebounded above $93,000.

Wall Street just experienced a mixed trading day. Friday, the first trading day of the year, saw the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average close higher, while the Nasdaq Composite Index edged down, closing slightly below the flat line.
This week, traders will focus on Friday’s December non-farm payrolls report. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect the US economy to add 54,000 jobs last month.

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