Asian markets advanced after softer-than-expected US inflation data revived hopes of another interest rate cut as soon as next month.
What happened overnight – Thursday 18th December 2025
Asian markets slipped further after a sell-off in AI-related stocks pushed US equities to their weakest session in nearly a month.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 17th December 2025
Oil prices rebounded after Donald Trump ordered what he described as a “total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, injecting fresh geopolitical risk into
What happened overnight – Tuesday 16th December 2025
Asian markets fell sharply as investors turned cautious ahead of key US employment data that could influence the outlook for interest rates.
What happened overnight – Friday 12th December 2025
Asian equities moved higher following gains on Wall Street, despite renewed volatility in the technology sector triggered by another slide in Oracle’s share price.
China’s Nvidia rival Moore Threads soars 500% on market debut
Moore Threads, the Chinese chipmaker often likened to “China’s Nvidia,” surged more than 500pc on its stock market debut, underscoring growing concerns about an AI-driven market bubble.
What happened overnight – Friday 5th December 2025
Asian markets delivered a mixed performance on Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 erasing its gains for the week ahead of a key US inflation reading.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Asian markets mostly moved higher after U.S. equities eased from last week’s gains under the weight of rising global bond yields.
What happened overnight – Monday 1st December 2025
Oil Rises as Opec+ Holds Output Steady; Asian Markets Mixed
Russia Signals Potential Ban on WhatsApp Amid Compliance Dispute
Russia has warned that it may impose a full ban on the messaging platform WhatsApp, accusing the service of failing to comply with national legislation.
What happened overnight – Thursday 27th November 2025
Global markets lift as rate-cut hopes fuel risk appetite
What happened overnight – Wednesday 26th November 2025
Oil slides on Ukraine peace hopes as Asian stocks rebound and Bitcoin dips