Oil Prices Rebound as Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Venezuelan Tankers 
Asian Fund Managers Turn More Optimistic on Growth but Curb Equity Return Expectations: BofA Survey 
Asian Stocks Slide as AI Valuation Fears and BOJ Uncertainty Weigh on Markets 
BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited 
U.S. Dollar Slips Near Two-Month Low as Markets Await Key Jobs Data and Central Bank Decisions 
Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Stocks Struggle Ahead of Key US Economic Data 
Bank of Japan Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Gold and Silver Surge as Safe Haven Demand Rises on U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
New Zealand Budget Outlook Shows Prolonged Deficits Despite Economic Recovery Hopes 
Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Data 
Chinese Robotaxi Stocks Rally as Tesla Boosts Autonomous Driving Optimism 
Silver Prices Hit Record High as Safe-Haven Demand Surges Amid U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
U.S. Dollar Steadies Near October Lows as Rate Cut Expectations Keep Markets on Edge 
Australian Consumer Sentiment Slumps in Early December as Inflation Fears Resurface 
Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Tech Recovers, U.S. Economic Uncertainty Caps Gains 
Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Oil Tankers, Raising Venezuela Tensions and Oil Prices 
Tech Stocks Drive Asian Markets Higher
Asian stocks saw broad gains on Wednesday, led by a rally in technology shares following a positive lead from U.S. markets. Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 0.7%, supported by gains in retailer Seven & i Holdings after a higher bid from Alimentation Couche Tard.
However, U.S. stock futures remained subdued in Asian trade, as investors awaited further signals from the Federal Reserve regarding inflation and potential interest rate moves.
China Stocks Fall on Lackluster Stimulus
Chinese markets were the region's biggest losers, with the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes both dropping over 4%. This sharp decline followed an earlier rally as markets reopened after the Golden Week holiday. Investors were disappointed by the lack of details on how China's government plans to implement new stimulus measures announced in late September.
While China introduced monetary policies, such as proposed rate cuts and liquidity support, there was little indication of targeted fiscal measures. This uncertainty left markets skeptical about the effectiveness of the government's approach.
Hong Kong Stocks Slide Amid Profit-Taking
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index also dipped by 0.5%, extending a 10% loss from the previous session. Although tech stocks showed some resilience, waning confidence in China prompted investors to lock in profits, leading to further declines.
Tech Gains Lead the Way
While Chinese markets faced setbacks, broader Asian markets remained buoyant due to strength in the technology sector, with Japan and Australia posting gains. Investors continue to monitor global economic trends, with a focus on central bank actions in the coming days.
