Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
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 
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South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
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Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
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Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Few economic dockets and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium risks associated.
Data released so far:
- New Zealand: ANZ business confidence improved to 21.7 in December. ANZ activity outlook improved to 39.6 percent in December.
- China: House price index rose 12.6 percent y/y in November.
Upcoming:
- Germany: IFO sentiment report will be released at 9:00 GMT. Bundesbank will release its monthly report at 11:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Third quarter labor cost will be released at 10:00 GMT, along with construction output for October.
- Australia: CB leading indicator for October will be published at 13:30 GMT.
- United States: Flash services PMI data will be published at 14:45 GMT.
- New Zealand: Food price index for October will be published at 21:45 GMT.
- Auction: US will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 16:30 GMT.
