- The Stoxx 600 index in Europe rose, while US futures were mixed and Asian stocks declined. Oil prices and the dollar index both rose. The stock and bond markets in the United States are closed for the holiday on Monday.

- Bond yields climbed throughout the world on Friday after US Treasuries fell on fears of a more aggressive Federal Reserve strategy to combat inflation. JPMorgan CEO Dimon stated on Friday that the central bank might raise rates up to seven times, and traders are rethinking an earlier start date for the first rate hike by the ECB in more than a decade.

- The spread of the omicron virus, the start of earnings season, and a surge in mergers and acquisitions are all contributing to the upbeat mood. Following last year's spectacular profits, investors are seeking proof that corporations can maintain profit growth despite mounting threats from inflation, rates, supply chain bottlenecks, and slowing economic growth.