South Korea Inflation Rises to 2.3% in December, Matching Market Expectations 
Asian Currencies Trade Flat as Dollar Weakens in Thin New Year Trading 
U.S. Dollar Starts 2026 Weak as Yen, Euro and Sterling Hold Firm Amid Rate Cut Expectations 
Singapore GDP Growth Surges in 2025 but Outlook Remains Cautious Amid Global Trade Risks 
South Korea Factory Activity Returns to Growth in December on Export Rebound 
South Korea Exports Hit Record High as Global Trade Momentum Builds 
U.S. Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Minutes as Markets Eye Policy Divisions 
Gold Prices Rebound in Europe as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Outlook Support Bullion 
Trump Delays Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinets for One More Year 
U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Year-End Trading Turns Cautious 
South Korea Factory Output Misses Forecasts in November Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainty 
U.S. Stocks Slip as Gold Rebounds Ahead of Year-End, Markets Eye 2026 Outlook 
Japanese Business Leaders Urge Government Action as Weak Yen Strains Economy 
Oil Prices Slip Slightly as Markets Weigh Geopolitical Risks and Supply Glut Concerns 
U.S. Dollar Slides Toward Biggest Annual Loss Since 2017 as 2026 Risks Loom 
Asia Manufacturing PMI Rebounds as Exports and Tech Demand Drive Growth into 2026 
Federal Reserve Begins Treasury Bill Purchases to Stabilize Reserves and Money Markets 
Orders for key US-made capital goods excluding aircraft increased 3.3 percent last month, the most since July 2018.
It followed a 1.6 percent rise in May.
Core capital goods orders remained 3.2 percent below their pre-pandemic level.
Last month's orders were boosted by demand for machinery, fabricated metals, and primary metals.
Orders for appliances, components, and electrical equipment surged 1.2 percent, likely due to workers setting up home offices.
Core capital goods orders fell 2.3 percent on a year-on-year basis in June.
Shipments of core capital goods surged 3.4 percent last month, the biggest gain since November 2013, although it was 3 percent below the February level.
It rose 1.6 percent in May.
Orders for durable goods, meant to last three years, increased 7.3 percent in June after a 15.1 rebound percent in May.
It was driven by robust demand for motor vehicles, which surged 85.7 percent after increasing 28.8 percent in May.
However, new coronavirus cases are threatening the resurgence, forcing businesses in the South and West regions to either close businesses again or halt reopenings.
