Market Overview - Futures are trading significantly lower at the start of the holiday-shortened trading week, primarily due to President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland [2] - The Dow Jones closed down 0.17% at 49,359, the S&P 500 down 0.06% at 6,940, and the Nasdaq down 0.06% at 23,515, while the Russell 2000 finished higher by 0.12% at 2,677, marking its best start in years [2] - The iShares Russell 2000 ETF, with nearly $70 billion in assets and a daily trading volume of over 37 million shares, is highlighted as a strong investment option [2] Treasury Bonds - Treasury yields were mainly higher, with the 30-year bond closing at 4.84% and trading at 4.93%, while the 10-year note was at 4.23% and is now at 4.29% [3] - The bond market is experiencing a bearish shift as traders react to potential policy changes and a less dovish Federal Reserve outlook [3] Earnings Season - A significant release of fourth-quarter earnings is anticipated, with expectations of increased volatility as earnings reports accumulate alongside geopolitical issues [4] - The previous week's earnings from major financial stocks were mixed but overall positive, setting the stage for the upcoming reports [4]