German DAX Hits Record Highs as Inflation Slows Below ECB Target
Germany's DAX hit record highs as inflation fell below ECB's 2% target, boosting stocks amid stable rates and easing bond yields.
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FTSE 100 Surpasses 10,000 Points, Driven by Energy, Mining Stocks and Positive Corporate Earnings
FTSE 100 hits record 10,000+, led by energy, mining gains and strong earnings, despite rising UK retail and food inflation.
Kuwait Stock Market: Mixed Performance Between Premier and Main Markets, Trading Value at KWD 53.37 Million
Kuwait stocks saw mixed results; Premier fell, Main rose. Trading hit KWD 53.37M, with ALTIJARIA most active. Oil prices dropped to $57.03/bbl.
Egyptian Exchange: Shariah Index Rises 0.40% Amid Narrow Trading Range
Egypt's Shariah Index rose 0.40% amid narrow trading, led by selective gains, but remains down 1.86% year-to-date, signaling cautious sentiment.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Posts Gains, Led by Aldar at AED 8.81; Index Rises to 9,971 Points
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange rose 0.27% to 9,971 points, led by Aldar; trading value hit AED 534.81m, with blue-chip stocks driving gains.
Pressure on Saudi Market as TASI Declines to 10,292.98 Points with Liquidity at SAR 1.35 Billion
TASI fell 0.31% to 10,292.98 as losers outnumbered gainers; liquidity was SAR 1.35B, reflecting cautious trading and selective buying.
Dubai Financial Market Rises Above 6,160 Points Supported by Emaar at AED 14.40
Dubai Financial Market rose to 6,166.86 points, led by Emaar at AED 14.40, with strong liquidity and gains in blue-chip stocks.
Chinese Stocks Begin 2026 at Record Highs Amid AI Momentum, Gains Spill Over to Hong Kong
Chinese stocks hit record highs in 2026 on AI momentum, boosting Hong Kong markets; focus shifts to upcoming inflation and producer price data.
Japanese Stocks Extend Gains for Second Session, Driven by Technology and Banking Sectors
Japanese stocks rose for a second day, led by tech and banks, with Nikkei up 0.6% and Topix 1.5%, driven by demand for semiconductors and AI.
Hong Kong Private Sector Activity Slows Amid Ongoing Expansion and Rising Price Pressures
Hong Kong's PMI slowed to 51.9 in Dec 2025, signaling ongoing growth but rising costs, weak hiring, and lower business confidence.
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