[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures begin lower with Emini S&P down 0.7% and Emini Nasdaq 100 down 1.1% amid tariff and shutdown concerns after US President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada, while Democrats threatened a partial government shutdown
The sharp decline in US equity futures reflects heightened concerns over potential 100% tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canada, along with the looming threat of a partial government shutdown by Democrats.
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: Japanese PM Takaichi warned that the government is ready to take action against speculative moves amid a weakening currency and surge in bond yields
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama declined to comment on a report on Friday regarding the New York Fed conducting USD/JPY rate checks
[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures begin lower with Emini S&P down 0.7% and Emini Nasdaq 100 down 1.1% amid tariff and shutdown concerns after US President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada, while Democrats threatened a partial government shutdown
Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 26th January 2026
[MARKET UPDATE] JPY strengthens to the detriment of the dollar with USD/JPY down 60 pips in early trade following the recent intervention warnings by Japanese PM Takaichi who stated that the government is ready to take action against speculative moves
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This combination of geopolitical tension and domestic political instability is likely to weigh on risk sentiment, prompting caution among investors and possibly affecting related markets, including commodities and currencies.
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