U.S. markets opened lower, as investors await further progress in the negotiations taking place in Geneva between the United States and Iran. Additionally, reports indicate that Warner Bros. may be considering a potential acquisition of Paramount.
Economic Calendar
In Mexico, no relevant information was released.
In the United States, weekly jobless claims were reported, showing an increase compared to the previous week. Meanwhile, New York’s Empire State Manufacturing Index surprised to the upside in February, coming in above expectations. Later in the day, short-term debt auctions are scheduled.
In Europe, Germany’s economic sentiment index was released and came in below estimates, a similar pattern to that observed across the euro area. In the United Kingdom, the unemployment rate for December recorded a slight increase. Finally, inflation in Germany came in in line with expectations.
Markets
News
Warner Reopens Negotiations with Paramount After Improving Its Offer Warner Bros. Discovery’s board of directors has set a seven-day deadline for Paramount to submit its “best and final” acquisition offer. – WSJ
Iran’s Foreign Minister Says Progress Has Been Made in Nuclear Talks with the U.S. in Geneva Iran and the United States have reached an agreement on the main “guiding principles” during the second round of nuclear negotiations held in Geneva, though work remains to be done, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. – Reuters
Colombian Candidates Withdraw as Violence Shakes the 2026 Elections U.S. demands to pursue and extradite warlords threaten to unleash further violence ahead of the May elections. – Bloomberg
Iran: Supreme Leader Threatens to Sink a U.S. Aircraft Carrier; Strait of Hormuz Partially Closed During Military Drills In a recent speech, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei declared that, “For 47 years, the United States has not succeeded in destroying the Islamic Republic… I tell you: you will not succeed either.” – Le Figaro
Mexico and Canada Prepare Economic Integration Plan The government of Mexico’s second most important trading partner is also seeking closer cooperation on security matters. – El Financiero
