Cyprus Times

Strong Gains in Markets After Trump U-Turn – Asia, European and US Futures Rise

Published January 22, 2026, 08:11
Strong Gains in Markets After Trump U-Turn – Asia, European and US Futures Rise

Global stock markets are preparing to extend their upward trend, following President of the United States Donald Trump's decision to back down from the threat of imposing tariffs on Europe. This reduced fears of a new trade war and boosted investor sentiment. European and US stock futures recorded gains, while stocks in the artificial intelligence sector also received a strong boost after positive comments from the Nvidia CEO. Conversely, gold and US bonds fell as investors prefer riskier investments. At the same time, the South Korean economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter of 2023, recording its largest contraction since 2022.