Saudi Market Opens Slightly Lower Amid Active Trading in Aramco and Al Rajhi
Saudi market opened down 0.25% as key sectors fell; Aramco, Al Rajhi led trading. Investors remain cautious amid sector pressures.
Yuan Declines Near 7 Per Dollar as China's Central Bank Reaffirms Currency Stability
Yuan nears 7 per dollar as China's central bank signals stability, curbing rapid gains; up 4.1% in 2025, largest rise since 2020.
Saudi Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.4% in Q3 2025 Despite Improvement in Female Employment
Saudi unemployment rose to 3.4% in Q3 2025; female joblessness fell, but overall participation and job creation remain challenging.
China to Pay Interest on Digital Yuan Starting January 2026 to Boost Adoption
China will pay interest on digital yuan from Jan 2026 to boost use, but low rates may limit appeal versus WeChat Pay and Alipay.
US Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Short Trading Week and Fed Minutes Release
US stock futures edge up in a short week as investors await Fed minutes; Dow and S&P 500 hit new highs, Nvidia boosts Nasdaq.
Japanese Yen Rises on Hawkish BOJ Tone and Intervention Speculation
The yen rose above 156/USD as BOJ hints at gradual tightening and intervention speculation grows amid year-end low liquidity.
China's Leapmotor Sells $534 Million Stake to State-Owned FAW in Move to Accelerate EV Sector Consolidation
Leapmotor sells a 5% stake to FAW for $534M, signaling EV sector consolidation as China pushes for fewer, stronger automakers.
10-Year US Treasury Yield Edges Lower Amid Rate Cut Expectations and Fed Minutes Awaited
10-year US Treasury yield dips to 4.14% as markets await Fed minutes, eye rate cuts, and anticipate Fed leadership changes in 2026.
Chinese Stocks Rise for Ninth Consecutive Session on Fiscal Stimulus and Global Optimism
Chinese stocks rose for a ninth session on fiscal stimulus hopes and global optimism, with key indexes hitting multi-month highs.
Australian Shares Decline Under Energy Sector Pressure Despite Strong Mining and Gold Gains
Australian shares fell 0.3% as energy and financials dropped, offsetting mining and gold gains amid global market volatility.
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