Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
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 
Lots of economic dockets and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Trade balance for July came at $2.41 billion. Exports grew by 3 percent and imports remained same. China’s trade balance for August came at $52.05 billion.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Eco watchers survey reports will be released at 5:00 GMT.
- China: FDI details for August will be reported at 5:30 GMT.
- France: Second quarter nonfarm payrolls report will be released at 5:30 GMT.
- Greece: Unemployment rate for June will be announced at 9:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: ECB will announce interest rate decision at 11:45 GMT, followed by press conference at 12:30 GMT.
- Canada: Building permits and new house price index data will be announced at 12:30 GMT.
- United States: Weekly jobless claims report will be announced at 12:30 GMT. EIA will weekly natural gas inventory report at 14:30 GMT and crude oil at 15:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Electronic card sales for August will be reported at 22:45 GMT.
