China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Hoe loans down 0.6 percent in October. Investment lending for homes grew 1.6 percent.
- China: November trade balance came at $40.21 billion. Exports up 12.3 percent y/y and imports up 17.7 percent.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Eco watchers’ survey report will be released at 5:00 GMT.
- Germany: Trade balance report for October will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- France: October industrial output report will be published at 7:45 GMT, along with October budget.
- United Kingdom: Manufacturing and industrial production reports will be released at 9:30 GMT, along with October trade balance report. NIESR will release GDP estimate at 13:00 GMT.
- Greece: consumer price inflation report will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: NFP report will be published at 13:30 GMT, followed by Michigan consumer sentiment at 15:00 GMT.
- Canada: October Housing starts report at 13:15 GMT.
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