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Japanese Business Sentiment Climbs to 4-Year Peak, Paving Way for BOJ Rate Hike

Japanese manufacturers’ sentiment reached its highest point since 2021, bolstering expectations for a December rate hike by the Bank of Japan, though firms remain cautious about future conditions due to labor shortages and trade concerns....

Gerik

Market Analysis: AUD/USD And NZD/USD Test Support, Break Or Bounce Next?

AUD/USD is attempting a fresh increase from 0.6630. NZD/USD is consolidating and could aim for a move above 0.5800 in the short term.

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Market Quick Take - 15 December 2025

Confidence among Japan's large manufacturers hit a four-year high, with the BOJ's quarterly Tankan business survey index rising to 15 from 14 in September, while large non-manufacturers held at 34, near early-1990s highs.

SAXO

Key Central Bank Meetings Take The Spotlight

Today is expected to be somewhat quiet on the data front, although we highlight speeches from New York Fed President John Williams and Fed Governor Stephen Miran in the evening.

Danske Bank

Tech Disappetite

Last week ended on a mixed note for equities.

Swissquote

AI-Driven Momentum and Undervalued Appeal Fuel Rally in European Banks

European bank stocks are surging, powered by AI-driven cost efficiencies, resilient earnings, and renewed investor optimism, with expectations of continued growth and shareholder returns in 2026....

Gerik

Xpeng Taps Malaysian Assembler For EV Production As Import Tax Break Ends

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said Monday it will start producing vehicles in Malaysia in 2026 in partnership with EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB), shifting from an export-led model to a focus on localized production.

Justin

Markets Brief: Economic Data Returns, But Investors Should Tread Carefully

While investors and Federal Reserve officials are hungry for an update, the shutdown did more than delay the reports; it muddied the actual data collection.

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BOJ Is Said To Start Selling ETF Holdings As Soon As January

Bank of Japan officials are likely to start selling the central bank's pile of exchange-traded funds as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, a process expected to take decades to complete.

James Whitman

China Urges Gulf Nations To Seal Free Trade Agreement

China's foreign minister has pressed the Gulf Cooperation Council to conclude long-running talks on a free trade agreement with China, attributing the urgency to rising protectionism and unilateralism as free trade comes "under attack", according to a Monday statement from the ministry.

Samantha Luan

Market Anxiety Rises as Central Banks Take the Stage and Data Delays Unwind

Asian stocks fell sharply at the start of the week as global investors held back amid major central bank meetings and the release of delayed US economic data, while China’s property sector again stirred fears with Vanke's bond struggles....

Gerik

What’s Really Behind The US’ Ambitious Tech Plans For Armenia?

Some Armenian companies will benefit from this but the nation as a whole won’t. Its people’s digital-tech sovereignty is being ceded to the US since their data will be stored on Dell servers.

Andrew Korybko

Gold (XAUUSD) Weekly Forecast: Uptrend Remains Intact

Gold (XAUUSD) remains in a stable consolidation zone around $4230 per ounce, near October highs.

Winkelmann

Britain To Begin Crypto Regulation Under FCA Starting 2027, Treasury Says

The UK Treasury is drafting rules to bring crypto under the FCA supervision, starting in 2027. Digital assets will be regulated similar to other financial products under the legislation, the finance ministry said in a statement.

James Whitman

France Pushes to Delay EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Agricultural Concerns

France has requested a delay in the European Union's scheduled vote on a long-negotiated free-trade agreement with South American Mercosur nations, citing unresolved concerns over agricultural protections and consumer safety. ...

Gerik

UK to Begin Regulating Cryptoassets in 2027: A Transatlantic Pivot Toward Certainty and Control

The UK government will implement new cryptoasset regulations starting October 2027, aligning more with U.S. practices than the EU. The law aims to provide legal certainty, improve consumer protection...

Gerik

Asia-Pacific Stocks Retreat as China Data Disappoints and AI Optimism Cools

Asian markets slumped on Monday, led by steep losses in South Korea, as investors digested weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data and a global pullback from AI-driven stocks....

Gerik

A Beachside Shooting Throws Australia's Three-decade Gun Control Regime Into Question

After Australia's worst mass shooting in 1996, it took the government 12 days to ban semi-automatic weapons, organise a gun buyback scheme and introduce a licensing system to weed out people considered unfit to carry a weapon.

Samantha Luan

Copper Surge Fueled by U.S. Hoarding and Tariff Fears Could Trigger Stratospheric Rally

Copper prices are soaring to record highs as U.S. stockpiling and mounting trade tensions drive a new wave of demand, raising expectations for an unprecedented breakout amid supply tightness and economic uncertainty....

Gerik

Former Hong Kong Pro-democracy Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Convicted In Landmark National Security Trial

Jimmy Lai , the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted in a landmark national security trial in the city's court on Monday, which could send him to prison for the rest of his life.

Justin

China’s Consumption Slump Deepens as Retail Sales and Investment Miss Forecasts

China’s retail sales grew just 1.3% in November, well below expectations, adding to fears about weakening domestic demand. Investment and industrial output also disappointed, reinforcing calls for stronger stimulus to sustain growth....

Gerik

Iron Ore Declines After China Moves To License Steel Exports

Iron ore futures declined, after top buyer China announced it would introduce a licensing system on the export of certain steel products from next year.

Samantha Luan

Tech Sell-Off Defies Broadcom’s Solid Results Amid AI Bubble Concerns

Despite Broadcom surpassing earnings expectations, a broader sell-off in tech stocks on Friday pulled down major U.S. indexes as investors reacted skittishly to margin concerns and AI market volatility....

Gerik

RBNZ’s Breman Expects To Hold Cash Rate At 2.25% For Some Time

New Zealand's central bank expects to maintain the Official Cash Rate at current levels for some time if economic conditions evolve as expected, Governor Anna Breman said. The kiwi dollar fell.

Samantha Luan

Middle East Oil Market Weakens As Glut Concerns Gain Traction

The Middle Eastern oil market has weakened in recent weeks on concern that regional supplies will outstrip demand, adding to signs of a softening global picture that's weighed on benchmark crude futures.

Justin

Thai Baht Surges To Four-Year High Ahead Of BOT Rate Decision

The Thai baht climbed to the highest in more than four years, heaping pressure on the central bank to stem the rally ahead of its policy decision this week.

Winkelmann

Trump’s Views On Interest Rates Will Hold ‘no Weight’ At Fed: Hassett

Kevin Hassett, one of the frontrunners to replace the current chair of the US Federal Reserve, has downplayed concerns that US President Donald Trump could sway the Fed, asserting that Trump's views will hold "no weight" on agency decisions.

Winkelmann

Prosecutor Says Yoon Sought North Korea Clash For Martial Law

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol allegedly sought to prompt a military confrontation with North Korea to create grounds for declaring martial law a year ago, but the plan collapsed when Pyongyang failed to respond, a special counsel said.

Samantha Luan

U.S.–Ukraine Peace Talks Continue; BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Rise

U.S.–Ukraine delegations to continue discussing peace plan on the 15th; Japanese manufacturing confidence hits four‑year high......

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China’s Growth Momentum Falters in November Amid Weak Domestic Demand and Global Trade Tensions

China's industrial output and retail sales slowed in November 2025, exposing cracks in domestic demand and signaling deeper structural challenges. ...

Gerik

UK Regulation Of Cryptoassets To Start In October 2027, Finance Ministry Says

ministry said on Monday, rules it hopes will give the industry certainty while keeping out "dodgy actors".

Winkelmann

Japan’s Factory Sentiment Improves, Firming Up BOJ Hike Case

Confidence among Japan's large manufacturers rose to the highest level in four years, reinforcing market expectations for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates this week.

Samantha Luan

Kast Wins Chile's Presidency, Deepening Regional Shift To Law-and-order Politics

Jose Antonio Kast won Chile's presidential election on Sunday, leveraging voter fears over rising crime and migration to steer the country in its sharpest rightward shift since the end of the military dictatorship in 1990.

Samantha Luan

U.S. Rates: How Low Can They Go?

A more dovish rate cut than anticipated by the U.S. Federal Reserve has created an interesting setup for fixed income markets next year. The focus on its independence adds another dimension.

Daniel Foster

Exclusive-Nvidia Considers Increasing H200 Chip Output Due To Robust China Demand, Sources Say

Nvidia has told Chinese clients it is evaluating adding production capacity for its powerful H200 AI chips after orders exceeded its current output level, according to two sources briefed on the matter.

Justin

In An Act Of Boycott, Malaysia Makes Its Own ‘McDonald’s’

But Ms Lailatul, like scores of other Muslims in Malaysia, was boycotting the fast-food chain and other American brands over US support for Israel.

Winkelmann

'Hero' Who Disarmed Bondi Gunman Recovering After Surgery, Family Says

A Sydney fruit shop owner who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting at Bondi Beach is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand, his family said.

Samantha Luan

Oil Holds Two-Month Low As Surplus Offsets Geopolitical Tensions

Oil was steady near the lowest level in almost two months as fears of a glut outweighed heightened geopolitical tensions.

Oliver Scott

China, Saudi Arabia Agree To Strengthen Coordination On Regional, Global Matters

China and Saudi Arabia agreed to have closer communication and coordination on regional and international issues, with Beijing lauding Riyadh's role in Middle East diplomacy, statements following a meeting between the nations' foreign ministers on Sunday showed.

Justin

Japan Business Mood Hits 4-year High, Keeps BOJ Rate-hike View Alive

Big Japanese manufacturers' business sentiment hit a four-year high in the three months to December, a closely watched central bank survey showed on Monday, suggesting the economy was weathering the hit from higher U.S. tariffs.

Michael Ross

US Security Experts Say Ukraine's Abandonment Of NATO Goal Will Not Alter Peace Talks

Ukraine's offer to forgo joining the NATO military alliance probably will not significantly change the course of peace talks, two security experts said on Sunday.

Olivia Brooks

Hassett Says Trump Can Offer Fed Advice But Won’t Set Its Action

National Economic Council head Kevin Hassett said he'd consider President Donald Trump's policy opinions if picked to lead the Federal Reserve, but that the central bank's interest rate decisions would remain independent.

Olivia Brooks

China and Europe Align on Trade Strategy Amid U.S. Tariff Escalation

As the United States intensifies tariff pressure, China and the European Union are reportedly strengthening coordination on trade policy, signaling a shared stance to counterbalance Washington’s protectionist trajectory....

Gerik

AI’s Fast-Moving Chip Cycle Threatens Profitability and Exposes Fragile Financial Foundations

As tech firms pour billions into AI hardware, analysts warn that rapid chip obsolescence and inflated depreciation assumptions are masking unsustainable costs, potentially inflating profits and exposing the industry to deep financial risk....

Gerik

Wall Street Banks Warn of USD Weakening in 2026 as Global Rate Divergence Takes Hold

Major investment banks project a weakening U.S. dollar in 2026 due to continued Federal Reserve rate cuts and stronger performance from global peers, though dissenting voices argue AI-driven U.S. growth may support dollar resilience....

Gerik

AI Chip Lifespan Concerns Expose Fragility in $400 Billion Investment Wave

As tech giants race to expand AI infrastructure, doubts over the real lifespan of AI chips believed to last 6 years but potentially obsolete within 2–3 raise red flags about long-term profitability and sector stability....

Gerik

China–Brazil Space Lab Raises U.S. Concerns Over Growing Sino-Latin American Technological Cooperation

Amid mounting U.S. apprehension, China and Brazil have begun building a joint space technology laboratory linked to the BINGO radio telescope project, intensifying geopolitical competition over scientific infrastructure in Latin America....

Gerik

Indonesia Targets Nearly 30% Export Growth by 2029, Sets Ambitious Trade Roadmap

Indonesia projects a sharp rise in export earnings from $294 billion in 2025 to nearly $406 billion by 2029, signaling strong medium-term optimism despite a temporary slowdown in growth momentum...

Gerik

China Accelerates Tech Finance Push as Innovation Drives Economic Strategy

China’s tech finance sector is rapidly expanding, with loans to science and technology firms growing 11.8% year-on-year by September, outpacing total credit growth and signaling a deeper integration between banking and innovation ecosystems....

Gerik

EU Secures Long-Term Stability for Fisheries Sector with 2026 Quota Agreement

The European Union has reached a crucial agreement on 2026 fishing opportunities across multiple seas, balancing ecological sustainability with economic needs of fishers, while introducing flexible quota management until 2028.....

Gerik

Ukraine’s 2027 EU Accession Timeline Deemed Unrealistic by European Diplomats

Despite optimistic media speculation, EU officials have dismissed the idea that Ukraine could join the bloc by 2027, citing major legal, technical, and political obstacles that render such a timeline unfeasible....

Gerik

EU Permanently Freezes Russian Assets in Strategic Move to Neutralize Internal Dissent and US Mediation Risks

The European Union has enacted a permanent freeze on $247 billion of Russian central bank assets, signaling a major political maneuver aimed at eliminating internal veto threats and blocking potential US-led compromises involving these funds....

Gerik

South Korea to Enforce World’s First Comprehensive AI Law Amid Industry Concerns

From January 22, 2026, South Korea will implement a sweeping AI regulatory framework, aiming for global leadership in AI governance. However, startups warn the rollout may overwhelm smaller firms due to lack of preparation and insufficient guidance....

Gerik

Beijing Halts Stablecoin Plans in Hong Kong to Reinforce Monetary Sovereignty

China has blocked the launch of stablecoins in Hong Kong, signaling its firm stance on retaining centralized control over monetary instruments, despite the region’s ambitions to build a regulated digital asset hub under the “one country, two systems” framework....

Gerik

U.S. Auto Market Slams on the Brakes as Inventory Surges to $150 Billion

Despite strong claims about economic recovery, the U.S. auto sector is under pressure with over 3 million unsold vehicles worth roughly $150 billion sitting in dealer lots, signaling demand saturation, strategic missteps...

Gerik

EU Implements Import Tax to Counter Surge in Ultra-Cheap Goods

Starting July 2026, the European Union will impose a €3 fixed import tax on all low-value packages to curb the influx of cheap goods from platforms like Shein and Temu and restore competitive fairness for domestic businesses....

Gerik

Africa’s Natural Gas Boom: Catalyst for Growth or Infrastructure Paradox?

Natural gas is becoming a cornerstone of Africa’s future energy mix, with rising domestic demand and export potential fueling a production boom, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa...

Gerik

Italy Eases Tensions with ECB Over Gold Ownership Amid Record Prices

Italy has resolved a dispute with the European Central Bank over national gold ownership language in its budget proposal, easing fears about the independence of its central bank as gold prices soar....

Gerik

Cambodia and Thailand Trade Fresh Accusations as Border Violence Persists

Despite claims from the United States that Cambodia and Thailand agreed to halt fighting, both sides report continued military attacks along their shared border, with rising casualties and large-scale civilian displacement....

Gerik

China's Export Revival Fuels Upgraded Growth Outlook for 2025

The Asian Development Bank has revised China's 2025 growth forecast upward from 4.7% to 4.8%, driven by a robust rebound in exports and continued fiscal stimulus, despite ongoing U.S. tariffs....

Gerik

Japan Injects Massive Stimulus as Economic Growth Wanes

Japan’s Lower House approved an ¥18.3 trillion ($118 billion) supplementary budget to combat inflationary pressures, support struggling households and businesses...

Gerik

UK Economy Faces Downside Risks Amid Shrinking Output in Late 2025

Britain’s economy contracted by 0.1% between August and October 2025, casting doubt on fourth-quarter growth expectations and prompting markets to anticipate a Bank of England rate cut....

Gerik

South Korea Faces Credit and Fiscal Risks Despite Growth Momentum in 2026

South Korea's economy is expected to grow in 2026, supported by AI investment and eased U.S. tariffs, but credit rating and fiscal risks are emerging due to large-scale foreign investments and expansive fiscal policy....

Gerik

Cryptocurrency Firms Edge Closer to the U.S. Banking System

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has conditionally approved major crypto firms like Circle and Ripple to form or convert into national trust banks...

Gerik

Trump Administration Sued Over $300M White House Ballroom Project Amid Legal and Heritage Backlash

A U.S. national preservation group has filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration, accusing it of bypassing legal procedures in a controversial plan to build a massive ballroom at the White House...

Gerik

After Freezing Russian Assets, EU Prepares War-Financing Plan for Ukraine Amid Legal and Political Tensions

Following its indefinite freeze of €210 billion in Russian assets, the European Union is preparing to finance Ukraine’s needs through 2026–2027, triggering legal pushback from Moscow and growing political fractures within the bloc....

Gerik

Gold Pares Gains as Fedspeak Raises Doubts on Further Rate Cuts

After the policymakers’ remarks, yields on Treasury 30-year bonds rose, sending bullion lower by as much as 0.5% before paring some of the losses.

Manuel

Crypto Just Entered YouTube’s $100B Creator Payouts, Offering a Novel Path to Finally Exit Banks

The change lands inside one of the largest recurring creator pay streams in media. YouTube has paid out more than $100 billion to creators over the past four years.

Manuel

Market News

Japanese Business Sentiment Climbs to 4-Year Peak, Paving Way for BOJ Rate Hike

Market Analysis: AUD/USD And NZD/USD Test Support, Break Or Bounce Next?

Market Quick Take - 15 December 2025

Key Central Bank Meetings Take The Spotlight

Tech Disappetite

AI-Driven Momentum and Undervalued Appeal Fuel Rally in European Banks

Xpeng Taps Malaysian Assembler For EV Production As Import Tax Break Ends

Markets Brief: Economic Data Returns, But Investors Should Tread Carefully

BOJ Is Said To Start Selling ETF Holdings As Soon As January

China Urges Gulf Nations To Seal Free Trade Agreement

Market Anxiety Rises as Central Banks Take the Stage and Data Delays Unwind

What’s Really Behind The US’ Ambitious Tech Plans For Armenia?

Gold (XAUUSD) Weekly Forecast: Uptrend Remains Intact

Britain To Begin Crypto Regulation Under FCA Starting 2027, Treasury Says

France Pushes to Delay EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Agricultural Concerns

UK to Begin Regulating Cryptoassets in 2027: A Transatlantic Pivot Toward Certainty and Control

Asia-Pacific Stocks Retreat as China Data Disappoints and AI Optimism Cools

A Beachside Shooting Throws Australia's Three-decade Gun Control Regime Into Question

Copper Surge Fueled by U.S. Hoarding and Tariff Fears Could Trigger Stratospheric Rally

Former Hong Kong Pro-democracy Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Convicted In Landmark National Security Trial

China’s Consumption Slump Deepens as Retail Sales and Investment Miss Forecasts

Iron Ore Declines After China Moves To License Steel Exports

Tech Sell-Off Defies Broadcom’s Solid Results Amid AI Bubble Concerns

RBNZ’s Breman Expects To Hold Cash Rate At 2.25% For Some Time

Middle East Oil Market Weakens As Glut Concerns Gain Traction

Thai Baht Surges To Four-Year High Ahead Of BOT Rate Decision

Trump’s Views On Interest Rates Will Hold ‘no Weight’ At Fed: Hassett

Prosecutor Says Yoon Sought North Korea Clash For Martial Law

U.S.–Ukraine Peace Talks Continue; BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Rise

China’s Growth Momentum Falters in November Amid Weak Domestic Demand and Global Trade Tensions

UK Regulation Of Cryptoassets To Start In October 2027, Finance Ministry Says

Japan’s Factory Sentiment Improves, Firming Up BOJ Hike Case

Kast Wins Chile's Presidency, Deepening Regional Shift To Law-and-order Politics

U.S. Rates: How Low Can They Go?

Exclusive-Nvidia Considers Increasing H200 Chip Output Due To Robust China Demand, Sources Say

In An Act Of Boycott, Malaysia Makes Its Own ‘McDonald’s’

'Hero' Who Disarmed Bondi Gunman Recovering After Surgery, Family Says

Oil Holds Two-Month Low As Surplus Offsets Geopolitical Tensions

China, Saudi Arabia Agree To Strengthen Coordination On Regional, Global Matters

Japan Business Mood Hits 4-year High, Keeps BOJ Rate-hike View Alive

US Security Experts Say Ukraine's Abandonment Of NATO Goal Will Not Alter Peace Talks

Hassett Says Trump Can Offer Fed Advice But Won’t Set Its Action

China and Europe Align on Trade Strategy Amid U.S. Tariff Escalation

AI’s Fast-Moving Chip Cycle Threatens Profitability and Exposes Fragile Financial Foundations

Wall Street Banks Warn of USD Weakening in 2026 as Global Rate Divergence Takes Hold

AI Chip Lifespan Concerns Expose Fragility in $400 Billion Investment Wave

China–Brazil Space Lab Raises U.S. Concerns Over Growing Sino-Latin American Technological Cooperation

Indonesia Targets Nearly 30% Export Growth by 2029, Sets Ambitious Trade Roadmap

China Accelerates Tech Finance Push as Innovation Drives Economic Strategy

EU Secures Long-Term Stability for Fisheries Sector with 2026 Quota Agreement

Ukraine’s 2027 EU Accession Timeline Deemed Unrealistic by European Diplomats

EU Permanently Freezes Russian Assets in Strategic Move to Neutralize Internal Dissent and US Mediation Risks

South Korea to Enforce World’s First Comprehensive AI Law Amid Industry Concerns

Beijing Halts Stablecoin Plans in Hong Kong to Reinforce Monetary Sovereignty

U.S. Auto Market Slams on the Brakes as Inventory Surges to $150 Billion

EU Implements Import Tax to Counter Surge in Ultra-Cheap Goods

Africa’s Natural Gas Boom: Catalyst for Growth or Infrastructure Paradox?

Italy Eases Tensions with ECB Over Gold Ownership Amid Record Prices

Cambodia and Thailand Trade Fresh Accusations as Border Violence Persists

China's Export Revival Fuels Upgraded Growth Outlook for 2025

Japan Injects Massive Stimulus as Economic Growth Wanes

UK Economy Faces Downside Risks Amid Shrinking Output in Late 2025

South Korea Faces Credit and Fiscal Risks Despite Growth Momentum in 2026

Cryptocurrency Firms Edge Closer to the U.S. Banking System

Trump Administration Sued Over $300M White House Ballroom Project Amid Legal and Heritage Backlash

After Freezing Russian Assets, EU Prepares War-Financing Plan for Ukraine Amid Legal and Political Tensions

Gold Pares Gains as Fedspeak Raises Doubts on Further Rate Cuts

Crypto Just Entered YouTube’s $100B Creator Payouts, Offering a Novel Path to Finally Exit Banks