Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
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.
