Sunday, January 18, 2026

Asian equities witness over $10 billion foreign outflows in November as AI rally stalls

Stock markets in Taiwan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines see the highest outflows 

Adani Group unveils India’s largest battery energy storage project

1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh system to deploy over 700 containers; full commissioning by March 2026

Gold rally eases as dollar edges higher, investors cash out

Spot gold falls 0.5% at $4,107.41 per ounce after hitting its highest since October 23 on Tuesday; US gold futures for December delivery edge 0.1% lower to $4,113.80 per ounce

Oil prices dip in early Asian trade as oversupply concerns outweigh US shutdown optimism

Brent crude futures fall 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $63.93; US WTI down by 13 cents, or 0.2% to $60 a barrel

Asian stocks rise on optimism over potential US government shutdown deal

Nasdaq rises 2.3% to recover much of the losses inflicted last week; Nikkei rises 0.7%; China, Hong Kong markets also rise

Gold climbs nearly 3% to two-week peak as soft economic data cements rate cut bets

Spot gold climbs 2.8% to $4,111.39 per ounce after hitting its highest level since October 24 earlier in the session

Crypto treasury companies pivot to fringe tokens, stoking volatility fears

Bitcoin slump diverting attention to lesser-known tokens; Private sales to investors raise at least $15 billion this year
China-coronavirus

China suspends port fees on US-linked ships for a year

Reciprocated pauses are in line with agreements reached by US President Trump and Chinese President Xi during a summit in South Korea last month

Visa, Mastercard agree to $38 billion settlement in swipe fee antitrust case

Accord aims to lower fees and provide merchants more payment flexibility after 20 years of litigation

U.S. containerized imports fall 7.5% in October amid China slowdown

Shipments from China drop 16.3% as importers remain cautious over tariff policies

Thailand approves $3.1 billion in data centre projects

Board of Investment also moves to unlock $9.2 billion in stalled investments

Shares rise on optimism over potential end to US government shutdown

Nasdaq futures up 0.8%; S&P 500 futures up 0.5%; Potential end to U.S. government shutdown buoys market mood

Dollar steady as growth worries tempered by hopes shutdown may end soon

Dollar weakened during previous three sessions; Yen slips on signs Takaichi government may water down fiscal consolidation

Oil gains on optimism US government to reopen soon

Brent crude futures rise 47 cents, or 0.74%, to $64.10; US WTI crude remains at $60.25 a barrel, up 50 cents, or 0.84%

China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US

Suspension takes effect from Sunday until November 27, 2026, says Chinese commerce ministryÂ