Canada’s Trade Deficit Jumps in November as Exports Slide and Firms Diversify Away From U.S. 
Dollar Holds Firm as Markets Weigh Warsh-Led Fed and Yen Weakness Ahead of Japan Election 
Russia Stocks End Flat as MOEX Closes Unchanged Amid Mixed Global Signals 
Gold and Silver Prices Plunge as Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair 
India Budget 2025 Highlights Manufacturing Push but Falls Short of Market Expectations 
U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Markets Brace for Big Tech Earnings and Key Data 
Wall Street Slides as Warsh Fed Nomination, Hot Inflation, and Precious Metals Rout Shake Markets 
China Manufacturing PMI Slips Into Contraction in January as Weak Demand Pressures Economy 
Starmer’s China Visit Highlights Western Balancing Act Amid U.S.-China Rivalry 
Asian Markets Slide as Silver Volatility, Earnings Season, and Central Bank Meetings Rattle Investors 
IMF Forecasts Global Inflation Decline as Growth Remains Resilient 
Philippines Manufacturing PMI Hits Nine-Month High Despite Weak Confidence Outlook 
China Home Prices Rise in January as Government Signals Stronger Support for Property Market 
South Korea Factory Activity Hits 18-Month High as Export Demand Surges 
JPMorgan Lifts Gold Price Forecast to $6,300 by End-2026 on Strong Central Bank and Investor Demand 
Asian markets extended their winning streak on Tuesday, buoyed by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and strong gains on Wall Street. Investor sentiment brightened after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching a “very strong” and “fair” trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea. The remarks eased fears of a renewed trade war, fueling a rally across major Asian indexes.
China’s blue-chip CSI 300 climbed 1.3%, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.8%, supported by renewed investor confidence. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index jumped 1.8%, with tech heavyweights like Alibaba Group (HK:9988) leading the advance. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.8% as mining shares hit record highs following a new U.S.-Australia critical minerals pact expected to unlock AU$8.5 billion in investments, reducing reliance on China. Singapore’s Straits Times Index also gained over 1%, and futures tied to India’s Nifty 50 were up 0.4%, signaling widespread regional optimism.
Japanese stocks continued their sharp rally as political developments boosted market sentiment. The Nikkei 225 rose 1.4%, building on Monday’s 3% surge, while the TOPIX index gained 0.8%. Investors cheered as Sanae Takaichi appeared set to become Japan’s first female prime minister following a ruling coalition agreement. Takaichi, known for her fiscally dovish stance, is expected to support further stimulus to sustain Japan’s fragile recovery.
In South Korea, the KOSPI index surged as much as 2.1% to a record 3,893.06 points, led by tech giants Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) and SK Hynix (KS:000660). Robust semiconductor earnings and strong global tech demand reinforced the bullish momentum across Asian markets, signaling broad-based confidence in the region’s growth outlook.
