Netflix has reached a $72 billion agreement to acquire Warner Bros, a move that would reshape the global entertainment landscape and significantly expand the streaming giant’s content portfolio. Former President Donald Trump warned the deal could face antitrust hurdles, suggesting regulators may scrutinize the merger in light of Netflix’s growing market power.
As diplomatic activity intensifies around the Ukraine conflict, President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London. Trump simultaneously criticized the Ukrainian leader for “not even reading” the proposed peace plan backed by Washington.
On the monetary front, ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel signaled she is comfortable with investor expectations that the central bank’s next move could be a rate increase, according to Bloomberg. The comments pushed German bond yields to a nine-month high as markets recalibrated their policy outlook.
In China, members of the Politburo emphasized that boosting domestic demand will be a central economic priority for 2026, reinforcing expectations of continued fiscal and consumption-support measures.
Global markets ended last week near their highs, buoyed by optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting.
Trading was subdued to start the week: European equities inched higher, Asia delivered a mixed performance, and US futures pointed to modest gains.
Gold and major currencies traded in tight ranges as investors awaited fresh catalysts.
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