Group 1: Economic Indicators - The latest non-farm payrolls report is expected to be positively influenced by seasonal hiring and the government restart [2] Group 2: Corporate Developments - Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed discussions regarding a potential merger nearly a year after previous talks ended [3] - General Motors is facing an additional $7.1 billion writedown due to a reduction in electric vehicle production and operations in China [3] - Nvidia has appointed a former Google executive as its first marketing chief [7] - Disney plans to continue expanding its investments in China [7] - Tilray Brands reported record quarterly revenue, leading to a significant stock increase [8] Group 3: Legal and Regulatory Issues - The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of President Trump's tariffs, which are designed to reduce the trade deficit and counter fentanyl trafficking [4] - The tariffs were enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, raising questions about whether they fall under taxation or regulatory powers [5] - There is uncertainty regarding whether a potential ruling against the tariffs would require refunds, with estimates suggesting that refunds could total around $130 billion [6] Group 4: Market Performance - In Asia, Japan's market increased by 1.6%, while Hong Kong and China saw modest gains of 0.3% and 0.9% respectively; India experienced a decline of 0.7% [8] - European markets showed positive movement with London up 0.4%, Paris up 0.8%, and Frankfurt up 0.3% [8] - Futures indicate a flat opening for the Dow, with slight increases for the S&P and Nasdaq [8]