Wall Street Enters 2026 with High Expectations After Strongest Rally Since 2009
Wall Street enters 2026 with high hopes after 2025's broad rally, but experts warn risks remain if markets can't sustain growth and tame inflation.
Trump Delays Tariff Increase on Furniture and Kitchen Cabinets Amid Price Pressure
Trump delays tariff hikes on furniture and cabinets until 2027, keeping tariffs at 25% to ease price pressures and voter concerns.
Dubai Market Liquidity Jumps 36%, Index Surpasses 6080 Points on Blue-Chip Momentum
Dubai market liquidity surged 36%, index rose to 6084 points, led by blue-chip gains, especially Mashreq Bank and Emaar stocks.
Selective Liquidity Marks Abu Dhabi's First Trading Session of 2026 Amid Divergence in Stocks
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange opened 2026 with a cautious tone, as selective liquidity concentrated on a handful of active stocks and the market displayed clear divergence in performance. The general index stood at 9,996.57 points with a slight change of 3.85 points (0.039%). Trading volume reached 31,875,275 shares over 1,942 transactions, with a total market capitalization of AED 3.01 trillion. Key gainers included Sudatel and Americana Restaurants, while TAQA and Abu Dhabi Ship Building led the decliners. The session reflected investor caution, with participants awaiting clearer trends before expanding positions.
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.
Chinese Yuan Hits Two-Year High Amid Investment Inflows and Export Pressures
The Chinese yuan hit a two-year high at 6.97/USD, driven by exporter inflows and US dollar weakness, despite PBOC efforts to curb gains.
Debt Pressures and Record Budget Put Japanese Yen at Risk of Government Intervention
Japan's yen remains weak amid record spending and high debt, raising chances of government intervention to support the currency.
Jordan's Economic Resilience: GDP Growth Holds at 2.8% as Producer Price Pressures Ease
Jordan's Q3 2025 GDP grew 2.8%, led by mining and manufacturing, as producer price contraction eased and economic stability continued.
Hong Kong Stocks Surge at Start of 2026, Driven by Technology Sector
Hong Kong stocks surged at 2026's start, led by tech gains, with Hang Seng up 1.6% and Baidu rising 6% after AI chip unit spinoff news.
US Dollar Opens 2026 Lower Amid Political and Monetary Pressures
The US dollar starts 2026 weak, pressured by political, fiscal, and Fed uncertainty, with markets eyeing rate cuts and new Fed leadership.
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