Asia Economy
- Australia inflation meets expectations at 3.6%, reaching a six-quarter high - The inflation reading comes after Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said in an interview that inflation at current levels is "too high."
- Asia markets set to open mostly higher after S&P 500 hits record - Markets across Asia were poised to extend gains on Tuesday after a record close on Wall Street, with Australia’s inflation release in focus.
- All eyes are on Trump's reaction to the 'mother of all deals' between India and the EU - The trade deal is being widely seen as a strategic hedge against volatile U.S. trade policies.
- Puma shares surge 20% after Anta Sports buys stake for $1.8 billion - Shares of Puma surged after China's Anta Sports said it would acquire a 29% stake in the German sportswear company for 1.5 billion euros.
- India and European Union have closed a 'landmark' free trade deal, Prime Minister Modi says - Goods traded between India and the EU in 2024 amounted to over 120 billion euros (about $140 billion), making it New Delhi's largest trading partner.
- Asia markets seeing 'unbelievable' rush of capital, driving equity rallies and IPO frenzy - Asian equity markets are commanding global investor attention on the back of an IPO surge and rising cross-border, said JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.
- China's industrial profits rise 0.6% in 2025, accelerating in December as output expands despite weak demand - EconomyChina's industrial profits rise 0.6% in 2025, accelerating in December as output expands despite weak demandPublished Mon, Jan 26 20269:05 PM ESTAnniek B
- Europe-U.S. ties at their 'lowest' in NATO history, ex-EU chief says, as Trump goes 'America First' - U.S. Preident Donald Trump's overtures about acquiring Greenland has shaken confidence in the U.S. among European leaders and the public.
- Asia-Pacific stocks trade mixed as geopolitical worries keep investors on edge - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors continued to pile into gold, sending it to fresh highs.
- Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75% - The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection for the 2026 fiscal year to 1% from 0.7%.