Asian stocks steady after China GDP beat; bond yields sag
Asian stocks edged up on Friday, drawing support from unexpectedly strong growth in China's economy at the end of last year, although gains were limited by caution ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as U.
Global shares jump on easing yields, China growth
Global equities rose on Friday, adding to weekly gains, as declining bond yields, stronger than expected Chinese growth figures and upbeat earnings supported riskier assets.
China's Gold Market Update: Seasonal Strength In December
The LBMA Gold Price AM in USD fell in December while the Shanghai Gold Benchmark Price PM in RMB rose, supported by a weakening local currency. Read more here.
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Asian traders give mixed reaction as China's economic growth slows
Asian markets were mixed Friday as data showing China's economy grew slightly quicker than expected last year failed to inspire investors, with Beijing battling to revive consumption and boost the battered property sector.
China is back to hoarding gold ahead of an uncertain time for its economy in Trump's second term
Goldman Sachs predicts gold could reach $3,000 per ounce by the second quarter of 2026 amid strong central bank demand.
America's economic and market dominance is here to stay in 2025
A risk-taking culture, geographic advantages, and strong consumer spending continue to drive US economic growth way ahead of its peers.
Trump risks repeating Biden’s biggest blunders on the Fed, immigration and China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been given a mandate to implement populist economic policies. But to make the U.S. better off, he must not repeat President Joe Biden’s impulse to go to extremes.
Trump treasury pick Scott Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions, Fed independence at confirmation panel
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.
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Here’s a First Step Toward President Trump’s Golden Age for America
Could a 50-year bond, redeemable in gold on America’s 300th Birthday, point the way out of the era of fiat money?
Morning Bid: Waller and Bessent help peg back Treasury yields
Salvos from a Federal Reserve governor and the incoming Treasury Secretary helped nail down this week's inflation-inspired retreat in worrisome U.S. Treasury yields before Donald Trump's inauguration as president on Monday.
Inflation rose to 5-month high in December. What that means for Fed rate cuts.
Annual inflation ticked up for a third straight month in December as food, energy costs rose, CPI report showed. But underlying price measure eased.
China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy
The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.