Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- United Kingdom: Nationwide house prices for November will be released at 7:00 GMT. Third quarter flash GDP report will be released at 9:30 GMT. CBI distributive trade survey report will be released at 11:00 GMT.
- France: Consumer confidence for November will be released at 7:45 GMT.
- Italy: Industrial sales and orders report for September will be released at 9:00 GMT. Retail sales figure for September will be reported at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: Wholesale inventories data for October will be published at 13:30 GMT, along with goods trade balance for October. Markit services PMI report will be published at 14:45 GMT.
