DAX Index Hits Record High Driven by Defense and Tech, Auto Sector Under Pressure
DAX hit a record high, led by defense and tech gains; autos fell. Focus shifts to inflation data for monetary policy cues.
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Technology and Defense Sectors Drive European Stocks to New Record Highs
European stocks hit record highs, led by tech and defense gains; Euro Stoxx 50 up 1.3%, Stoxx 600 up 0.9%, with ASML and Rheinmetall surging.
Rising UK Consumer Credit Poses Challenge for Monetary Policy Amid Falling Bond Yields
UK consumer credit surged in Nov 2025, led by credit cards, while bond yields fell. Inflation risks persist, complicating rate cut prospects.
India Allocates $4.6 Billion to Boost Electronics Supply Chains and Reduce Reliance on China
India approves $4.6B for electronics supply chains, aiming to cut reliance on China and boost domestic manufacturing with 22 new projects.
Indian Stock Market Hits Weekly High Despite Slump in Industrial Confidence
Sensex hits weekly high despite weak manufacturing and foreign outflows; domestic optimism offsets low industrial confidence.
Taiwan's Manufacturing Sector Returns to Growth in December for First Time Since February
Taiwan's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in Dec 2025, signaling growth for the first time since Feb, but cost pressures and hiring caution persist.
Singapore Private Home Prices See Slowest Growth in Five Quarters in Q4 2025
Singapore's Q4 2025 private home prices rose 0.7%, slowest in 5 quarters, with landed homes up but non-landed prices down in central areas.
South Korea’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 3-Month High, Signaling Sector Expansion
South Korea's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in Dec 2025, signaling sector expansion amid rising orders, costs, and cautious recovery.
China Labels EU Carbon Tax as 'Discriminatory,' Threatens Countermeasures
China calls EU's carbon tax 'discriminatory,' vows countermeasures, citing unfair trade impact and risk to global supply chains.
European Stocks End 2025 Near Record Highs with Strongest Annual Performance Since 2021
European stocks closed 2025 near record highs, with STOXX 50 up 18% and STOXX 600 up 17%, led by banks and resources; outlook remains positive.
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