Hong Kong-listed shares of a major Chinese online travel agency plummeted after regulators launched an antitrust probe. The company is suspected of abusing its dominant market position. Analysts suggest this could impact sentiment but not necessarily its industry standing. Potential fines could reach hundreds of millions of dollars, and divestment is also a possibility.Read More

Silver prices have surged to record levels amid supply constraints, rising industrial demand, and supportive macro conditions. While analysts remain bullish, experts caution that breaching $100 in January may require a strong catalyst and could be accompanied by sharp volatility.Read More

Crude oil prices remain volatile amid rising geopolitical risks across key regions. Analysts suggest oil is best used as a tactical hedge rather than a core investment, with energy equities offering more stable opportunities during uncertain global conditions.Read More

Oil prices dropped significantly as President Trump indicated a halt to killings in Iran, easing fears of military action and supply disruptions. Adding to the bearish sentiment, U.S. crude and gasoline inventories saw a sharp rise, while Venezuela resumed oil exports. These factors overshadowed positive demand forecasts from OPEC and strong Chinese import data.Read More

Asia’s benchmark share index is poised to dip from a record high following Wall Street’s decline, driven by a rotation out of expensive technology stocks. Futures for Japan, Hong Kong, and China fell as the Nasdaq 100 dropped. Oil prices also decreased after President Trump indicated Iran would halt protester killings.Read More

Thursday brings Q3 earnings for 27 companies. Investors will focus on HDFC Life Insurance, Angel One, and Jio Financial Services. Key metrics to watch include demand conditions, margins, and future outlook. Brokerages anticipate steady growth for HDFC Life, while Angel One may see a mixed quarter due to regulatory shifts.Read More

Citigroup surpassed Wall Street profit expectations, driven by a surge in dealmaking and corporate client services. Investment banking fees soared, and M&A advisory hit record highs in 2025. Despite a Russian unit sale loss, the bank’s performance signals a turnaround, with ongoing efforts to fix risk controls and potential job cuts due to automation.Read More

Wells Fargo reported lower profits, impacted by severance costs for operational streamlining. The bank’s shares saw a significant drop. Despite missing some profit targets, Wells Fargo is focusing on growth initiatives, including new credit card products and AI investment. The lifting of an asset cap offers potential for expansion.Read More

Silicon Valley is abuzz with mega IPOs as AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic, alongside Elon Musk’s SpaceX, prepare to list. These high-profile tech companies, valued in the hundreds of billions, could signal a new era of unprecedented deal sizes. Wall Street anticipates a bonanza, while investors eagerly await a clearer view of AI’s moneymaking potential.Read More

Gold prices eased on Thursday after reaching record highs. Investors took profits as U.S. President Donald Trump softened his stance on the Federal Reserve chair and Iran. This reduced demand for gold as a safe haven. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium also saw declines. Market participants are now awaiting U.S. jobless claims...Read More