(1) Taiwan Semi gave strong guidance for the year. (2) GS and MS reported strong 4Q earnings. (3) LLY had a negative update on the oral form of its fat loss drug.

(1) Gold prices continue rising. (2) Bank earnings and the economy. (3) Retail sales and PPI data.

(1) December inflation data. (2) JPM earnings and Jamie Dimon's comments. (3) White House wants to cut credit card swipe fees.

(1) DOJ is investigating the Fed Chair. (2) Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit card rates. (3) Oil is rising from further tensions in Iran.

The monthly jobs report remains weak, but it is not worsening.

Job opening survey showed fewer than expected job openings -- another data point showing a weak job market. However, for the economy overall, stronger than expected productivity growth should help bolster overall GDP growth.

US defense stocks swing on two updates from the President. We also got insight into what will happen to Vez's oil. Last, we've introduced a global risk board.