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Humans are forward-looking creatures. It allows us to plan for the future, increase our chances of survival and success, but we can also get stuck with anxiety and inaction.

There was a delicate tension between these two aspects in the market on Thursday.

The monthly reading of the U.S. producer price index in January is slightly higher than forecast. However, according to Citigroup’s estimates, some components in the PPI have lowered costs, which could lead to a soft personal consumption expenditure index report.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump immediately stood out from the countries that collect taxes despite signing an executive order on reciprocal tariffs.

Ultimately, optimism and relief win over fear and worry, rally stocks. This could be a situation where “tomorrow will be better” or “our problem tomorrow”. Although we plan and devote ourselves to the future, it will only be explained tomorrow.

Signing mutual tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on Thursday Plan to impose “mutual tariffs” on foreign countries. Trump said that under the plan, the United States will regard other countries’ non-tariff policies, such as value-added tax, as unfair trade practices, and guarantees to respond to tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs will only take effect after the White House studies the appropriate tariff levels for each affected country.

India and the United States trade target $500 billion
New Delhi and Washington will work hard By 2030Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a joint press conference with Trump on Thursday. As for the hours Trump signed before meeting with Modi, the U.S. will charge the same tariff rate as India, while the trade deficit with India can solve the same tariff rate by selling oil and gas. .

The US market looks bright
U.S. stocks rose Thursday In the back, Trump’s reciprocal tariffs did not immediately work. this S&P 500 Climb 1.04%, Dow Jones Industrial Average Up 0.77%, while Nasdaq Composite Materials Climbing 1.5%. Asia Pacific Market Friday Trading Mix. From Hong Kong Hanging Forest Index Pop up more than 2.6%, extending earnings from the previous day, while Japan’s earnings Nikkei 225 0.8%.

High wholesale price, but soft inside
this US producer price index rose 3.5% in January The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday this year. This month, wholesale prices rose 0.4%, higher than Dow Jones’ estimate of 0.3%. Although reading volumes are higher than expected, signs of reporting prices may be cooling down. For example, physician care fell 0.5%, while domestic air tickets fell 0.3%, and brokerage service prices fell 2.2%.

Singapore’s economic capabilities future
this Singapore’s economy grew 4.4% in 2024This is the highest growth rate since 2021, the country’s data Ministry of Trade and Industry Showcased Friday. However, authorities expect the gross growth rate of GDP to slow to between 1% and 3% in 2025. This country’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first budget It will be revealed on February 18. Analysts expect family and business support.

(Pro) The most likely threat to the market
Piper Sandler said there are three major risks in the stock market. Investment firms have come to the conclusion after studying 27 correction examples of the S&P 500 over the past 60 years. This time, especially a threat, The highest chance of stocks being back.

Negotiations to end the war with Russia will begin – but Ukraine can pay a high price for peace

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the phone, Both leaders said they wanted peace. Trump said he directed U.S. officials to start peace talks immediately. The announcement came after U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth poured cold water, with Ukraine’s hopes joining the NATO military alliance and restoring lost territory after Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea.

Ukraine is awakening the difficult reality that the United States, its biggest ally and benefactor, can demand that the country pay a high price for peace. Apart from Kiev, Ukraine’s allies in Europe seem to be shocked by Trump’s unilateral moves, with senior mainland officials expressing concerns that they may remain on the sidelines of the peace talks.