• Asia Starts Mixed: Tokyo reopens with gains after PM Ishiba vows to stay in power despite election losses.
• Yen Strengthens: JPY rises on political continuity, though sentiment remains fragile.
• Wall Street Momentum: S&P closes above 6,300 for the first time; Nasdaq hits another record.
• Tariff Deadline Looms: Just over a week to go—Trump warns of no more extensions and threatens sweeping new tariffs.
• Big Names Report: Earnings season heats up with Tesla, Intel, Alphabet, GM, and Coca-Cola set to release results.
• Mixed Asia Performance: Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Sydney in the green; Seoul, Manila, and Singapore fall.
• High-Stakes Week Ahead: Traders optimistic but cautious as geopolitical risks and economic data collide.
• What’s Next?: Markets are calm on the surface, but undercurrents are forming. If Trump follows through on these tariffs, we might see volatility spike just as earnings season tries to reassure investors. Caution could be a smart strategy this week.