Australian Inflation Exceeds Expectations, Remains Above Central Bank Target Amid Service and Housing Pressures
Australia's inflation rose to 3.8% in Dec 2025, above RBA's target, driven by services, housing, and energy price increases.
BoJ December Minutes Signal Conditional Tightening While Maintaining Easing Stance
BoJ December minutes show support for rate hikes if growth stabilizes, but easing policy remains; future moves will be gradual and data-driven.
Dollar Weakness Drives Emerging Asian Currencies to Four-Month Highs
Emerging Asian currencies hit 4-month highs as US signals acceptance of a weaker dollar, boosting regional flows and stabilizing the yuan.
Brent Crude Holds Above $67 Amid Supply Disruptions and Geopolitical Risks
Brent crude stays above $67 as supply disruptions, US storms, and geopolitical risks boost prices; weak dollar also supports oil.
Record Expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre Reshapes Gulf Financial Landscape with Investments Exceeding AED 100 Billion
Dubai's DIFC launches AED 100B expansion, adding 17.7M sq ft, aiming for 42,000 firms by 2040, boosting innovation and regional financial leadership.
Economic Partnership Agreement Drives Australia-UAE Trade Toward Historic Doubling
Australia-UAE trade set to double to $20B due to a new economic partnership, with beef exports already doubled and broader growth expected.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Slowing Job Growth and Ongoing Inflation Pressures
Fed holds rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% amid slow job growth, persistent inflation, and political scrutiny, signaling a cautious policy pause.
ADNOC and TAQA Sign Long-Term Utilities Agreement to Accelerate 'TA'ZIZ' Chemicals and Transitional Fuels Projects
ADNOC and TAQA sign a 27-year deal to supply utilities to TA'ZIZ, boosting Abu Dhabi's chemicals and fuels industry expansion.
ASML and AI Drive European Markets Higher as Luxury Goods Weigh on Gains
ASML's strong results and AI boost tech stocks, while luxury shares fall on weak demand; European markets show sector divergence.
Gold Surpasses $5,200 per Ounce on Weaker Dollar, Silver Hits New Highs
Gold tops $5,200/oz and silver nears $115/oz as a weak US dollar boosts demand; silver outpaces gold on strong Asian and retail interest.
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