To The Moon

🚨🚨Based on market activity on Monday, September 22, 2025, here is a summary of the Asian and U.S. markets:

Asian Markets:

 * Overall Performance: Asian markets were mixed to cautiously higher, with optimism in some regions offset by a new policy from the U.S.

 * Japan: Japan's Nikkei index was a standout, gaining 1% after the Bank of Japan clarified its plans to dispose of its exchange-traded fund holdings.

 * India: Indian equity markets faced significant selling pressure, with the Nifty50 and Sensex closing down. This was primarily driven by the IT sector, which was negatively impacted by the Donald Trump administration's announcement of a new H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000. This news is seen as a major setback for the Indian IT industry, which relies heavily on U.S. business.

 * Singapore: The Singapore FSSTI index continued its upward trend, closing higher. The Singapore Exchange also launched two new indices to track the next 50 largest mainboard companies after the STI.

 * China: Hong Kong's Hang Seng was flat, while mainland stocks saw some retreat.

 * Other Markets: South Korea's Kospi also saw a rise.

U.S. Markets:

 * Futures: U.S. stock futures were slightly down at the beginning of the day, with S&P and Nasdaq futures both lower.

 * Context from previous week: The U.S. market had a strong finish to the previous week, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all closing at record highs on Friday, September 19, 2025. This was fueled by positive corporate earnings (e.g., FedEx) and the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, which was the first of the year.

 * Focus for the week: Investors are closely watching for more clarity on the Fed's future rate path, with several Fed officials sched$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$  uled to speak this week. Additionally, upcoming economic data, including U.S. GDP, inflation, and durable goods orders, are a key focus.

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