South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Wednesday, recovering some losses after U.S. industry data showed an unexpected decline in crude inventories. However, prices remained under pressure following weak economic signals from the U.S. and Germany, raising fears of slowing global demand.
Brent crude futures for April gained 0.3% to $73.27 per barrel, while WTI crude rose 0.4% to $69.17 by 01:38 GMT. This slight recovery followed a sharp $2 decline on Tuesday amid economic worries. The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported a 0.6 million barrel draw in U.S. oil stockpiles, defying forecasts of a 2.3 million barrel increase. Traders now await official inventory data due later Wednesday for confirmation of tighter supply.
Despite this boost, crude markets face mounting pressure from economic uncertainty. U.S. consumer confidence dipped in February, signaling weaker private spending. Meanwhile, Germany’s GDP contracted further, reinforcing concerns over economic slowdown in Europe. These factors have fueled worries over declining oil demand in the coming months.
Additionally, renewed tariff threats from former President Donald Trump have rattled global trade prospects. Trump hinted at tariffs on copper and reaffirmed levies on Mexico and Canada set to take effect next week. Concerns over potential tariffs on China—one of the largest crude importers—have also weighed on sentiment.
Investors now focus on upcoming U.S. fourth-quarter GDP data due Thursday and the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the PCE price index, set for release Friday. German inflation figures will also be closely watched. As market uncertainty persists, oil traders remain cautious about future price trends.
