Global markets are showing a mixed start, with US stock futures pointing lower and precious metals continuing their slide. This is attributed to a stronger US dollar and profit-taking after a sustained rally in metals, compounded by concerns over the Federal Reserve's monetary policy direction. The nomination of Kevin Warsh, seen as a hawkish candidate, signals potential tighter monetary policies, which has triggered selling pressure in gold, the worst slide in decades. Bitcoin also continues its downward trend, falling below the $80,000 threshold. In the tech sector, Oracle announced plans to raise $50 billion for AI and cloud infrastructure expansion. Disney is set to report quarterly earnings, with investors closely watching its streaming progress and theme park performance, amidst succession planning discussions.