EU Green-lights Joint Control Purchase of Germany's Sick Engineering

Investors watchful as Trump era looms

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...