Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Asian markets rose on Thursday, tracking gains in U.S. futures after a U.S. court blocked President Donald Trump’s proposed “liberation day” trade tariffs. Technology shares led the rally, buoyed by strong earnings from NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), while South Korean stocks outperformed on a surprise interest rate cut.
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose steep reciprocal tariffs. The decision raised hopes of a pause in aggressive trade duties, though the White House signaled plans to appeal, injecting short-term uncertainty into global markets.
South Korea’s KOSPI surged over 1.7%, driven by gains in chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, key suppliers to Nvidia. The Bank of Korea’s 25 basis point rate cut and dovish outlook further fueled investor optimism, making Korean equities the top regional performers.
China’s Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 indices rose 0.8% each, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.5%, although concerns over deflation and weak growth capped further upside. China remains under heavy U.S. tariffs, some reaching 245%, though recent signs of easing were noted.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.8%, while the TOPIX index rose 1.5%, supported by strength in technology stocks. Taiwan’s TSMC added 0.6%, and Hon Hai Precision jumped 3.6% on positive 2025 forecasts.
Elsewhere, Australia’s ASX 200 gained 0.3%, while Singapore’s Straits Times dipped 0.2%. India’s Gift Nifty 50 futures pointed to a 0.4% rise, signaling a strong open.
Overall, the combination of easing trade tensions, dovish monetary policy, and tech optimism drove regional equities higher, with markets closely watching the tariff appeal process and AI sector momentum.
