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.
Bitcoin Hits Seven-Week High Amid Improved Risk Appetite and $100,000 Target Speculation
Bitcoin nears $95,000 on improved risk appetite, with traders eyeing $100,000; rate cut hopes and Venezuela news add to momentum.
Oil Holds Gains Near $58 as Market Weighs Venezuela Impact and Supply Pressures
Oil prices steady near $58 as markets weigh Venezuela's limited impact, ample global supply, and OPEC+ production pause.
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.
Cautious Sentiment Weighs on Australian Stocks Ahead of Inflation Data; BlueScope Jumps on Takeover Bid
Australian stocks dipped 0.1% as investors await inflation data; BlueScope surged 20.5% on takeover bid, banks dragged index lower.
US Stock Futures Hold Steady After Dow Jones Hits Record High Amid Labor Market Anticipation
US stock futures steady after Dow record; investors await key labor data to gauge Fed's policy direction amid sector gains and Venezuela news.
Slight Acceleration in UK Shop Price Inflation in December Driven by Food Costs
UK shop price inflation rose to 0.7% in Dec 2025, driven by food costs, while non-food prices fell, helping limit the overall increase.
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.
Canadian Dollar Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Oil Pressures and Mixed Economic Data
The Canadian dollar weakens vs US dollar due to oil pressures, mixed data, and US rate cut expectations amid geopolitical and economic shifts.
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