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Putin Allows Visa-Free Entry For Chinese Citizens Into Russia

Putin Allows Visa-Free Entry For Chinese Citizens Into Russia

Russian President Putin signed an order to allow visa-free entry into the country for Chinese citizens as ties between the two nations continue to deepen.

Daniel Carter

European Markets Open December Lower Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Policy Uncertainty

European Markets Open December Lower Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Policy Uncertainty

European stock markets began December in negative territory, weighed down by lingering interest rate uncertainty and ongoing peace negotiations between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia....

Gerik

Taiwan Pushes for 15% Tariff Reduction in US Trade Talks Amid Expanding Semiconductor Ties

Taiwan Pushes for 15% Tariff Reduction in US Trade Talks Amid Expanding Semiconductor Ties

Taiwan aims to cut US tariffs from 20% to 15% in ongoing trade negotiations, as it expands chip investments in Arizona while distancing itself from training commitments for American workers.....

Gerik

Thai Central Bank Proposes New FX Rules To Ease Pressure On Baht

Thai Central Bank Proposes New FX Rules To Ease Pressure On Baht

The Bank of Thailand plans to roll out additional measures to ease appreciation pressure on the baht and tighten oversight of gold-related foreign-exchange transactions after the currency strengthened about 1% over the past week.

Justin

Expectations Of A New Fed Chair Support EURUSD Growth

Expectations Of A New Fed Chair Support EURUSD Growth

The EURUSD pair is rising amid pressure on the US dollar and growing expectations of a more dovish Federal Reserve policy, currently trading at 1.1600.

Winkelmann

Global Markets Begin December Unevenly as Japan’s Weak Factory Data Triggers Nikkei Slump, Oil Surges

Global Markets Begin December Unevenly as Japan’s Weak Factory Data Triggers Nikkei Slump, Oil Surges

Asian markets opened December on mixed footing, with Japan’s Nikkei down nearly 2% amid weak corporate investment and factory activity, while oil prices jumped over $1 a barrel and U.S. futures declined....

Gerik

China’s Industrial Slowdown Deepens as Domestic Demand Falters Despite Export Momentum

China’s Industrial Slowdown Deepens as Domestic Demand Falters Despite Export Momentum

China’s factory activity unexpectedly slipped into contraction in November, with the PMI falling to 49.9 amid weak domestic demand, despite a temporary rebound in exports....

Gerik

The Day Ueda Ruined The Mood

The Day Ueda Ruined The Mood

Last month ended on a positive note – with a solid reversal of the early-November losses on one single bet: that the Federal Reserve (Fed) would cut interest rates in December.

Swissquote

Turkish Economy Slows In Third Quarter, Auguring More Rate Cuts

Turkish Economy Slows In Third Quarter, Auguring More Rate Cuts

Turkey's economy slowed more than expected on an annual basis in the third quarter, providing the central bank with scope to continue lowering interest rates.

Daniel Carter

December Opens With a Jolt of Volatility as Markets Eye Fed, Geopolitics, and Tech Tensions

December Opens With a Jolt of Volatility as Markets Eye Fed, Geopolitics, and Tech Tensions

As December begins, global markets are caught between hope and caution. A potential U.S. rate cut may trigger a year-end rally, but persistent China factory weakness...

Gerik

Asia Markets Start December Lower as China PMI Misses and Crypto Warnings Hit Hong Kong

Asia Markets Start December Lower as China PMI Misses and Crypto Warnings Hit Hong Kong

Asian markets opened December on a cautious note, dragged down by an unexpected contraction in China’s factory activity and fresh regulatory warnings on digital currencies...

Gerik

Vietnam Manufacturing Growth Continues Despite Storm Disruption

Vietnam Manufacturing Growth Continues Despite Storm Disruption

Vietnam's manufacturing sector maintained growth in November despite severe storms disrupting supply chains, according to the latest S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI data.

Samantha Luan

Gold Outlook: Bulls Rally On Rate Cut Bets, Dip Buying Back In Favor

Gold Outlook: Bulls Rally On Rate Cut Bets, Dip Buying Back In Favor

Over the past week, precious metals broadly advanced, with gold bulls standing out.

Pepperstone

Cyber Monday 2025 Poised to Break Records Despite Economic Anxiety

Cyber Monday 2025 Poised to Break Records Despite Economic Anxiety

Cyber Monday spending is projected to hit $14.2 billion in the U.S., boosted by deep discounts, mobile-driven purchases, and the rise of “buy now, pay later” services despite consumer concerns over inflation, tariffs, and job security....

Gerik

Zootopia 2 Breaks Records In China With $275 Million Opening

Zootopia 2 Breaks Records In China With $275 Million Opening

Disney'sZootopia 2 became the highest-grossing animated foreign film ever in China, despite generally muted interest in overseas movies in the country.

Winkelmann

South Korea’s November Exports Surge on Chip Boom and U.S. Trade Deal

South Korea’s November Exports Surge on Chip Boom and U.S. Trade Deal

South Korea’s exports rose 8.4% in November 2025, beating forecasts as semiconductor and automobile shipments surged, highlighting the country’s trade resilience despite tariff-related headwinds....

Gerik

Copper Sets Record High As Top Chinese Smelters Plan To Cut Output

Copper Sets Record High As Top Chinese Smelters Plan To Cut Output

Copper touched new peaks on Monday after top Chinese smelters agreed to a plan to cut output in 2026 and on record-high premium offers by Codelco, the world's biggest copper producing company.

Justin

Australia Expands Grain-Fed Beef Exports as U.S. Supply Shrinks

Australia Expands Grain-Fed Beef Exports as U.S. Supply Shrinks

Australia is rapidly scaling up grain-fed beef production, capitalizing on U.S. supply contraction and rising Asian demand. With feedlots surging and exports climbing, Australia is strengthening its role as a key supplier in premium meat markets....

Gerik

India Bonds May Struggle For Firm Direction As Market Divided Over RBI Rate Cut

India Bonds May Struggle For Firm Direction As Market Divided Over RBI Rate Cut

By Dharamraj Dhutia Indian government bondIndian government bonds might open without a clear direction at the start of the month on Monday, as strong economic growth data has split the market on whether the central bank would cut interest rates this week or wait longer.

Justin

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Investigation Is Turning Into A Rolling Coup

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Investigation Is Turning Into A Rolling Coup

Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik believes that Andrey Yermak was fired, however, to protect Zelensky as the walls close in on him amidst this investigation.

Andrew Korybko

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