The anticipated drama surrounding Donald Trump's inauguration has eased, despite the 47th President of the United States making some bold announcements recently. If the VIX volatility index is a reliable barometer of investor anxiety, it seems investors have found some comfort over the past 48 hours, as the index has settled back to its late-December levels.

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As Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as the 47th President of the United States yesterday, Wall Street took a breather due to Martin Luther King Day. True to form, Trump delivered a fiery inauguration speech, emphasizing his "America First" mantra. No surprises there. Let's dive into the whirlwind of announcements from Trump's first day back in office, and what this means for financial markets.

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In the prelude to Friday's market opening, U.S. equity futures were on the rise, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq futures climbing by 0.5%, 0.6%, and 0.9%, respectively. This upward tick is largely fueled by stronger-than-expected earnings from major banks, which have propelled the S&P 500 and Dow to notable weekly gains. The S&P 500 banking index and regional banks have been standout performers. Tension and anticipation are running high among investors as Trump's inauguration approaches...

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After a recent bout of market jitters, investors have found their footing again, buoyed by tamer-than-expected U.S. inflation figures and stellar performances from Wall Street's financial giants. The result? A market rally reminiscent of the post-election surge following Donald Trump's victory in November. As the president-elect prepares for his inauguration next Monday, he's also stepping into the role of Middle East peacemaker, thanks to a ceasefire in Gaza brokered by both the outgoing and incoming administrations.

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As we stand on the brink of Donald Trump's inauguration, the financial markets were holding their breath, waiting for the December US inflation figures to drop. With investors clinging to their convictions and avoiding risks, this morning had a mix of anticipation and anxiety. And the data delivered just what they hoped for. Adding to the excitement are the US bank earnings reports and whispers of new Washington-imposed restrictions on chip manufacturers trading with China.

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Investors finally caught a little break this week after last week's turmoil, which was sparked by unexpectedly strong employment figures. Those numbers highlighted the robust health of the U.S. economy and dashed hopes for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts. However, today's producer price index (PPI) data has given investors a reason to smile. The PPI came in lower than anticipated, suggesting that inflation isn't as rampant as some feared. This development bolsters the case for those advocating for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in the first half.

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Wall Street braces for a high-stakes earnings season. As the U.S. economy flexes its overachieving muscles, the markets grapple with the paradox of prosperity, where too much success sparks as much fear as faltering does.

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Data highlighting the robustness of the U.S. labor market took investors by surprise, signaling the Fed to hold the line on interest rates. This cast a shadow on investors' hopes for rate cuts, as a strong economy endorses the Fed's current stance, leaving equity markets to adjust to the tempo of resilience. As the corporate earnings curtain rises, the dollar's strength plays a lead role, echoing historic sentiments that while the currency is American, the repercussions are global.

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Investors find themselves yearning for a sprinkle of bad news from the U.S. economy. Why? Because a little gloom might just nudge the Federal Reserve into a more investor-friendly stance by lowering interest rates. Yet, the economy seems intent on delivering the opposite, with a steady stream of positive data pushing the prospect of rate cuts further into the distance.

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The market hit the snooze button, lounging in the aftermath of a tech triumph. Market watchers play the anticipation game, gearing up for a data drop duo at 10 a.m. sharp. On the sidelines, Nvidia winks at the top spot, while Wall Street braces for a day of economic plot twists.

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