China Imposes 55% Tariff on Beef Imports Above Quota to Protect Domestic Industry 
Gold Prices Rebound in Europe as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Outlook Support Bullion 
Singapore GDP Growth Surges in 2025 but Outlook Remains Cautious Amid Global Trade Risks 
South Korea Inflation Rises to 2.3% in December, Matching Market Expectations 
Asian Markets End Year on AI Optimism as Precious Metals and Currencies Shine 
Oil Prices Stabilize at Start of 2026 as OPEC+ Policy and Geopolitical Risks Shape Market Outlook 
U.S. Stocks Slip as Gold Rebounds Ahead of Year-End, Markets Eye 2026 Outlook 
Citi Forecasts a Volatile but Ongoing Bull Market for S&P 500 in 2026 
South Korea Exports Hit Record High as Global Trade Momentum Builds 
U.S. Dollar Slides Toward Biggest Annual Loss Since 2017 as 2026 Risks Loom 
Oil Prices Slip Slightly as Markets Weigh Geopolitical Risks and Supply Glut Concerns 
U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Year-End Trading Turns Cautious 
Asian Markets Slip as Precious Metals Cool, Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment 
Japanese Business Leaders Urge Government Action as Weak Yen Strains Economy 
Forex Markets Hold Steady as Traders Await Fed Minutes Amid Thin Year-End Volumes 
Asian Currencies Trade Flat as Dollar Weakens in Thin New Year Trading 
- Outbreak of offers slid AUD to fresh intraday low of 0.7674 c-0.40%
- USD strength weighs on disinterested pre-weekend market
- Below average turnover worsens slippage
- 0.7661 5-DMA slated technical support, 0.7644 23.6% Fib of Feb/Mar decline thereafter
- 0.7730/40 Thurs high/50% Fib of same designated first-up sell corridor
