US Stocks End Week Mixed: Modest Tech-Led Gains Offset by Weekly Index Losses
US stocks ended the week mixed: tech gains lifted indexes Friday, but all major indices posted weekly losses amid Fed and policy uncertainty.
Foreign Inflows of C$16.3 Billion Bolster Canadian Bonds, Push S&P/TSX Index Toward Record Highs
Foreign inflows of C$16.3B into Canadian bonds boost S&P/TSX Index, while equities see outflows, led by energy and mining sectors.
US-Taiwan Deal Lowers Tariffs to 15% and Injects $500 Billion in Chip Investments
US-Taiwan deal cuts tariffs to 15%, boosts US chip investments by $500B, and eases trade for tech, auto, and pharma sectors.
Australian Dollar Holds Near 0.669 on Tightening Expectations; US Dollar Index at 99.3 Heads for Third Weekly Gain
Australian dollar steady near 0.669 on RBA tightening bets; US dollar index at 99.3, both supported by diverging monetary outlooks and strong data.
US 10-Year Treasury Yield Nears 4.16% as Rate Cut Bets Fade
US 10-year Treasury yield nears 4.16% as strong jobs data dims rate cut hopes; government backs mortgage market to support fixed income assets.
Wall Street Rises on Tech Rally: S&P 500 Up 0.6%, Nasdaq Gains 0.8% as Chip Stocks Surge
Tech stocks led Wall Street gains as chipmakers surged on strong earnings; S&P 500 rose 0.6%, Nasdaq 0.8%, and Dow up 200 points.
Portfolio Inflows and Investment Deals Ease Dollar Pressure on Egyptian Pound at Start of 2026
Egyptian pound strengthened in early 2026 due to strong portfolio inflows and investment deals, easing dollar pressure temporarily.
Chinese Stocks Decline as Regulatory Restrictions Return to the Forefront
Chinese stocks fell as China raised margin requirements and tech stocks faced uncertainty over Nvidia chip sales amid regulatory tightening.
Jordan's Industrial Output Accelerates in November, Driven by Strong Mining Momentum
Jordan's industrial output rose 1.38% in Nov 2025, led by mining gains, while manufacturing growth slowed and utilities output declined.
Official Intervention Fears Redirect Yen’s Path as It Nears Sensitive Levels
Yen rebounds near 158/USD on intervention fears, but political risks and monetary policy keep its outlook volatile amid ongoing uncertainty.
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