Australian Dollar Starts 2026 Strong Near 14-Month High
The Australian dollar nears a 14-month high in early 2026, boosted by strong data, RBA rate hike hints, and US dollar weakness.
Australian Stocks Start 2026 Steady Amid Caution and Inflation Data Anticipation
Australian stocks opened 2026 steady as investors await inflation data; mining, banks up slightly, gold miners down, caution prevails.
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.
US Futures Start 2026 on a Positive Note Amid Cautious Optimism
US futures start 2026 strong after 2025 gains, but face volatility from geopolitics, tariffs, and Fed policy; key data awaited next week.
Saudi Stock Market Closes Higher: TASI Gains 0.56% to 10,549.08 Points Led by Broad-Based Advances
Saudi TASI rose 0.56% to 10,549.08, led by broad gains. Aramco led by value; 218 stocks advanced, signaling early 2026 optimism.
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.
Saudi Market Opens 2026 with Gains: TASI Rises 0.48% Amid Investor Optimism
Saudi TASI rose 0.48% to 10,540.69 as 2026 opened, with broad gains and strong trading in Abu Muti, Aramco, and Al Rajhi stocks.
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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