
Asian Stocks Rise as Wall Street Rebound and Greenland Tensions Ease, South Korea Hits Record High
Jan 22, 2026 04:07 am UTC| Economy
Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Thursday, following a strong overnight rebound on Wall Street as investors welcomed easing geopolitical tensions surrounding U.S. demands over Greenland. Improved global risk...

BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook
Jan 22, 2026 04:05 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at the end of its two-day policy meeting on January 23, as policymakers wait for clearer signals on Japans economic trajectory. The central bank...

Gold Prices Ease in Asian Trade After Record High as Geopolitical Tensions Cool
Jan 22, 2026 02:19 am UTC| Economy
Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Thursday after reaching an all-time high in the previous session, as easing geopolitical tensions and a firmer U.S. dollar reduced safe-haven demand. The pullback followed comments...

Australian Dollar Hits 15-Month High as Strong Jobs Data Fuels Rate Hike Bets
Jan 22, 2026 02:17 am UTC| Economy
The Australian dollar surged to a 15-month high on Thursday, supported by improving global risk sentiment and a surprisingly strong domestic employment report that reshaped expectations for Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...

Valero Makes First Venezuelan Crude Purchase Under New U.S.-Caracas Deal
Jan 22, 2026 02:15 am UTC| Business Economy
Valero Energy has purchased a cargo of Venezuelan crude oil in what sources describe as the first transaction by a U.S. Gulf Coast refiner under Washingtons recent agreement with Caracas, which allows the purchase of up to...

Australia Jobs Data Surges as Unemployment Falls in December
Jan 22, 2026 02:10 am UTC| Economy
Australias labour market delivered a strong surprise in December, significantly outperforming expectations and reinforcing signs that economic conditions remain tight. According to official data released by the Australian...

Japan Exports Rise Fourth Month as Yen Weakness Lifts Trade Outlook
Jan 22, 2026 01:13 am UTC| Economy
Japans exports increased for a fourth consecutive month in December, highlighting the resilience of the countrys trade sector despite slower shipments to the United States. According to government data released Thursday,...