Gold prices (XAU/USD) weakened slightly in the Asian session on Monday, after previously breaking a new record. This weakening occurred as market participants began taking profits ahead of the year-end holidays, when market liquidity was thin. Gold briefly touched a record high of around $4,550 per ounce, but then corrected. In addition to profit-taking, a…
The Nikkei 225 lost 315 points, or 0.6%, to close at 50,376 on Monday, reversing the prior session’s gains as trading thinned ahead of year-end holidays. Sentiment turned cautious after China staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan under its “Justice Mission 2025” exercise. Investors also pared risk ahead of Tuesday’s release of minutes from the…
Hong Kong shares edged up 51 points, or 0.2%, to 25,824 in Wednesday morning trade, reversing mild losses from the previous session after Wall Street’s S&P 500 closed at a fresh high overnight as data showed the U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in two years. Investors weighed reports that China plans to step…
Japan’s Nikkei index edged up 0.2% on Wednesday (December 23rd), reaching 50,519.41, following gains on Wall Street overnight. The rise was fueled by recently released US economic data, which painted a mixed picture but still showed resilience. Despite concerns about some indicators, solid employment data and a sharp rise in US corporate profits reinforced the…
Oil prices held steady in Asian trading on Wednesday (December 23rd) after posting five consecutive sessions of gains, supported by US-Venezuela tensions and strong US economic growth data. Brent prices rose 0.1% to $62.42 per barrel, while WTI also gained 0.1% to $58.42 per barrel. Geopolitics remains a key driver of oil prices, with tensions…
Silver prices continued to soar, reaching $72.22 per ounce on December 24, 2025, setting a new all-time high in the precious metals market. This surge reflects strong demand from both the investment and industrial sectors, as well as expectations that global monetary policy will loosen further in the future. Investors are increasingly turning their attention…
