{"id":57757,"date":"2026-01-12T03:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T07:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-face-mixed-start-to-week-as-us-futures-slip-asia-rallies\/57757\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T03:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T07:08:28","slug":"global-markets-face-mixed-start-to-week-as-us-futures-slip-asia-rallies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-face-mixed-start-to-week-as-us-futures-slip-asia-rallies\/57757\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Markets Face Mixed Start to Week as US Futures Slip, Asia Rallies"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US stock futures are trading lower<\/strong>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/sp500\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"snp500 today\">S&amp;P 500<\/a> E-minis down <strong>0.6%<\/strong> and Nasdaq futures falling <strong>0.9%<\/strong>, amid reports of a Department of Justice probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.<\/li>\n<li>South Korea&#39;s benchmark <strong>KOSPI index surged 0.84% to close at a record high of 4,624.79<\/strong>, extending its new year rally.<\/li>\n<li>European markets are anticipated to commence the week on a <em>somber note<\/em>, according to CNBC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Global financial markets are experiencing a divergent start to the week, with a cautious sentiment prevailing in the West while Asian equities demonstrate robust performance. US stock futures indicate a weaker opening for Wall Street, contrasting sharply with a record-setting session in South Korea.<\/p>\n<h2>US Futures Signal Cautious Opening<\/h2>\n<p>US stock futures slipped on Monday, January 12, with S&amp;P 500 (<a href=\"\/stock\/SPX\">SPX<\/a>) E-minis declining by <strong>0.6%<\/strong> and Nasdaq (<a href=\"\/stock\/IXIC\">IXIC<\/a>) futures falling <strong>0.9%<\/strong>. This downturn follows news that the Department of Justice has served subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, reportedly in connection with an investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#39;s testimony regarding building renovations. The development adds a layer of uncertainty for investors as they monitor potential implications for monetary policy and market stability.<\/p>\n<h2>KOSPI Reaches Record High<\/h2>\n<p>In stark contrast to the West, South Korea&#39;s KOSPI (<a href=\"\/stock\/KOSPI\">KOSPI<\/a>) index closed the day up <strong>0.84%<\/strong> at <strong>4,624.79<\/strong>, marking a fresh record closing high. This impressive performance extends a rally that has characterized the start of the new year for Seoul stocks. The upward momentum was broad-based, with gains seen across various sectors, signaling strong investor confidence in the South Korean market.<\/p>\n<h2>European Markets Brace for Somber Start<\/h2>\n<p>Meanwhile, European markets are poised for a <em>somber beginning<\/em> to the trading week, as reported by CNBC. The sentiment in Europe appears to reflect broader global concerns, potentially influenced by the cautious outlook for US markets and other geopolitical factors. Investors will be closely watching opening bells across the continent for further indications of market direction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways US stock futures are trading lower, with S&amp;P 500 E-minis down 0.6% and Nasdaq futures falling 0.9%, amid 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