Kuwait Stock Exchange Opens Year-End Session Higher; Premier Market Surpasses 9,506 Points
Kuwait Stock Exchange opened higher on Dec 31, 2025, with all indices up; Premier Market topped 9,506 points, led by blue-chip gains.
Copper Slips in Final 2025 Session Amid Profit-Taking but Records Biggest Annual Gain Since 2009
Copper fell over 1% in 2025's final session but posted its biggest annual gain since 2009, driven by supply issues and strong demand.
China Accelerates 2026 Investments to Bolster Economic Growth and Infrastructure Spending
China is advancing 2026 investments, approving 400B yuan in projects to boost growth, focusing on infrastructure, tech, and economic stability.
Hang Seng Index Slips in Final 2025 Session but Closes Year with Nearly 28% Gains
Hang Seng Index dipped 0.9% in final 2025 session but ended the year up nearly 28%, driven by tech, IPO rebound, and easing US-China tensions.
India's Sensex Index Set for 8.7% Annual Gains in 2025 Driven by Domestic Economy
India's Sensex set for 8.7% gains in 2025, led by metals, despite foreign outflows; RBI rate cuts may boost 2026 outlook.
Silver Falls Sharply on Profit-Taking After Exceptional Gains in 2025
Silver fell over 5% to $72/oz on profit-taking after 2025 gains, but strong demand and supply constraints support a positive long-term outlook.
Hong Kong Stocks Decline in Final Session of 2025 but Set for Strong Annual Gains
Hong Kong stocks fell in 2025's final session but posted 28% annual gains, supported by strong Chinese data and easing US-China tensions.
Chinese Stocks Poised for Biggest Annual Gains in Years on Strong Economic Activity Data
Chinese stocks set for best annual gains since 2019, boosted by strong PMI data and improved investor confidence in China's economy.
Offshore Chinese Yuan Set for Largest Annual Gain Since 2020 on Strong Economic Activity Data
Offshore yuan nears 15-month high, set for biggest annual gain since 2020, boosted by strong Chinese economic data and PMI growth.
Oil Heads for Biggest Annual Loss in Five Years Amid Oversupply Concerns
Oil prices fell 20% in 2025, marking the biggest annual loss since 2020, due to oversupply and weak demand despite geopolitical tensions.
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