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...
Gold prices rose on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the finalisation of a U.S.-China trade agreement weighed on sentiment and fuelled some safe-haven buying, with investors awaiting key U.S. inflation data for further market direction. Spot gold gained 0.5% to $3,337.99 an ounce, as of 0544 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.5% to $3,359.20. U.S. and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths, following two days of negotiations in London, with both sides planning to seek...
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its gains for the second successive day and trading higher at around 99.10 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to rise by 2.5% year-over-year in May. The US Dollar receives support from easing trade tensions between the United States (US) and China. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested, on Tuesday, potential resolutions with China and noted that both countries have reached a framework to implement the Geneva Consensus....
Gold prices rose on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the finalisation of a U.S.-China trade agreement weighed on sentiment and fuelled some safe-haven buying, with investors awaiting key U.S. inflation data for further market direction. Spot gold gained 0.5% to $3,339.60 an ounce, as of 0350 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.5% to $3,361.20. U.S. and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths, while offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade...
Silver price (XAG/USD) holds ground after registering over a 0.50% loss in the previous session, trading around $36.60 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The price of the grey metal maintains a position near a 13-year high of $36.89, which was reached on Monday. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will be closely watched later in the North American session, with expectations of a 2.5% year-over-year (YoY) rise in May. However, precious metals, including Silver, may face challenges due to dampened safe-haven demand amid easing trade tensions between the United States (US)...
Oil prices edged lower from a seven-week high in Asian trading on Wednesday amid demand outlook worries, while focus remained on the outcome of crucial U.S.-China trade talks in London. As of 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT), Brent Oil Futures expiring in July fell 0.3% to $66.65 per barrel, after reaching its highest level since late April. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also fell 0.2% to $64.86 per barrel, after jumping to its highest since early April. US-China trade talks outcome awaited U.S. and Chinese officials concluded two days of intense trade negotiations in London on...