Japan’s service sector continued to expand in December, but at a slower pace as the year drew to a close, according to the latest S&P Global Japan Services PMI data.
China’s central bank announced Tuesday it will cut the reserve requirement ratio and interest rates in 2026 as part of its plan to maintain ample liquidity in the financial system.
Asian stock markets were mixed on Wednesday, with most major indices edging lower after strong gains earlier in the week, while South Korean shares climbed to fresh record highs, buoyed by renewed optimism around artificial intelligence.
December’s U.S. jobs report is set to deliver one of the gaudiest headline gains in months, but Jefferies says the strength will be short‑lived as labor demand still is not on a sustainable rebound.
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. had reached a deal to import $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude, a move that is expected to increase supplies to the world’s largest oil consumer.
Vietnam's economy grew by 8 per cent in 2025, accelerating from the previous year's pace due to robust exports despite US tariffs, preliminary government data showed on Monday, as the country posted its highest annual trade surplus with Washington.