Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday morning (November 10, 2025) after data showed Chinese consumer prices rose 0.2% year-on-year in October—the highest increase since January. This news fueled hopes that deflationary pressures in the world's second-largest economy are easing. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5% to 26,375, while the Hang Seng Tech Index edged down 0.2%. The gains were led by Pop Mart, which surged nearly 5%, followed by ZTO Express and New Oriental, which each rose 2.7%. However, some of the gains were offset by declines in Lenovo and SMIC. Analysts believe the surge in inflation was...
USD/CHF offered the latest gains recorded in the previous session, trading around 0.8220 during European hours on Wednesday (6/11). However, the pair may regain some ground as the Swiss Franc (CHF) may weaken on weaker haven demand, driven by improved risk sentiment amid easing tariff tensions between the United States (US) and China. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested, on Tuesday, a potential resolution with China, noting that the two countries have reached a framework to implement the Geneva Consensus. Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang said that the...
EUR/USD has fallen to just above 1.1400 on Wednesday, as the US dollar strengthened following headlines that US and Chinese representatives have reached a framework to reduce trade tariffs. The deal must now be approved by US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping, and details are scant, leading to a lukewarm market reaction so far. Investors greeted the news with skepticism, as it leaves tariffs in place, albeit at a lower level, and offers little assurance about their sustainability. The currency pair's reaction remained confined to the same range between 1.1375 and 1.1455...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices traded in a tight range around $36.50 during European trading hours on Wednesday (6/11). The white metal consolidated as investors await the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May, due to be released at 12:30 GMT. Economists expect US headline inflation to accelerate to 2.5% annually, compared to 2.3% in April. In the same period, core CPI – which excludes volatile food and energy prices – grew by 2.9%, faster than the previous release of 2.8%. On a monthly basis, headline and core CPI are expected to grow by 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. The scenario of rising...
The British pound (GBP) is trading lower near 1.3480 against the US Dollar (USD) during European trading hours on Wednesday (6/11). The GBP/USD pair weakened as the US Dollar traded broadly steady ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May, due to be released at 12:30 GMT. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, edged up near 99.15. Investors will be watching US inflation data as it will influence market expectations on the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy outlook. As measured by the CPI, headline inflation is...
Silver prices slipped below $36.50 per ounce on Wednesday, extending losses for a second consecutive session as investors awaited the latest US CPI report. A stronger-than-expected reading could weigh on precious metals by limiting the Federal Reserve's scope for interest rate cuts. Markets also digested the outcome of US–China trade talks in London, where officials agreed on a framework to implement the Geneva consensus and reaffirmed commitments made during a recent call between Presidents Trump and Xi. Despite recent pullbacks, silver continues to find underlying support from robust...