Markets are in momentary repose: Investors poised on the brink of Nvidia's earnings reveal, while global indices reflect a cautious prelude to a week charged with pivotal data. Wall Street's vigil, Europe's unease, and Asia's mixed signals set the stage. Amidst geopolitical tensions and economic forecasts, with rumors that North Korea is sending 100,000 troops to the Russian front, the world waits with bated breath for the crescendo of corporate disclosures and economic indicators.