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.
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.
Gold Starts 2026 with Strong Gains Backed by Historic Momentum
Gold opened 2026 strong at $4,360/oz after a 65% gain in 2025, driven by tariffs, Fed signals, geopolitics, and central bank demand.
Oil Prices Start 2026 Higher Amid Anticipation Over OPEC+ Meeting
Oil prices rose in early 2026 on OPEC+ meeting anticipation, tighter US inventories, and heightened geopolitical tensions.
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.
Singapore’s Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in Five Quarters in Q4 2025
Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in Q4 2025, led by manufacturing, marking its fastest pace in five quarters. Full-year growth was 4.8%.
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