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5 Things to Know Before the Market Opens Monday
Stock futures show little movement after a down week. Investors are watching escalating immigration tensions in Minneapolis, impacting potential government funding. A severe winter storm is disrupting commerce and energy markets across the US. Canada has stated no intention of pursuing a trade deal with China due to US tariffs. The US auto industry anticipates continued unpredictability through 2026, focusing on EV transitions and economic headwinds.
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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens Monday
This week’s market narratives include: scrutiny of regional banks like Zions due to NDFI loan concerns, reminiscent of the SVB collapse; an AWS outage disrupting services like Disney+ and impacting airlines; contrasting views on AI regulation between Anthropic and OpenAI; auto industry navigating inflation and supply chain issues ahead of key earnings reports; and a resurgence of “vintage” appeal among young consumers, boosting trading card and retro apparel sales, exemplified by Gildan’s Comfort Colors’ growth.
