U.S. Stock Futures Gain With Nvidia Earnings in Focus

U.S. stock futures rose, with investors eyeing potential winners and losers from the AI boom. Earnings from Nvidia, the chip designer at the center of the AI race, are due after the close.

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Germany Shows How Difficult It Is to Rewire Relations With China

The German chancellor is trying to set a new tone with Beijing to parry pressure from the U.S. But years of deep economic ties make that difficult.

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Blue Owl Fallout Sets Off Retail-Investor Panic. Their Advisers Are Urging Calm.

The private-markets giant hosted a call to reassure wealth advisers who connect clients to its funds.

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World Trade Surged in 2025, Despite Higher Tariffs

The volume of goods moving across national borders increased by 4.4% in 2025, a pickup from 2.5% in 2024, according to the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis.

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German Consumer Confidence Weakens as Geopolitical Uncertainty Reigns

The consumer-climate index edged lower in its forecast for March despite better recent news on the wider economy.

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Skeptical Investors Are Hunting for Ways to Short the AI Frenzy

Traders are betting investments in the technology won't pay off as investors become increasingly nervous about AI's potential impact.

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Private Equity Was Headed for a Correction, Even Without AI Gloom

Lower leverage, higher rates and tougher exits are among the problems facing the industry.

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Markets Eye Japan PM's BOJ Picks for Hints on Rate Path

Japan's government has nominated candidates for two positions at the central bank.

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Key Takeaways From Trump's State of the Union Address

The president defended his leadership in a speech to Congress infused with patriotism.

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Thailand's Central Bank Surprises With Rate Cut

Thailand's central bank surprised markets by cutting its policy rate at its first meeting of the year, delivering a second consecutive round of easing to bolster tentative signs of recovery.

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South Korea's Kospi Gains Over 40% This Year, Breaks Above 6000

Semiconductor and auto shares led Wednesday's gains.

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Australia's Sticky Inflation Problem Stokes Speculation of More Rate Hikes to Come

The data highlights that inflation remains a thorn in the side of the central bank, and that an increase in interest rates is highly likely to be repeated in coming months.

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