Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Crypto markets have entered midweek in a holding pattern. Bitcoin is…
China’s trade moves are reshaping the global economy and pressuring major currencies across continents. The world’s second-largest economy is not just exporting goods—it’s exporting financial influence. From expanding yuan settlements to recalibrating its export strategy, China’s actions are rewriting the rules of trade and exchange rates. These developments have created a profound global currency market…
October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 China has lodged a complaint against India at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over subsidies provided for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the ministry will review the detailed submissions made by China. Officials confirmed that…
Markets Market relevant data are rather scarce these days. UK labour market data in this respect at least provided some kind of ‘distraction’. Even so, the market reaction told least as much on reigning market sentiment as on a reassessment on the basis of the data content. The UK labour market report can be labelled…
It was a week dominated by politics — both domestic and international — as shifting power dynamics and fresh policy risks rippled through global markets. In Japan, optimism surged after Sanae Takaichi’s victory in the ruling LDP leadership race, clearing the way for her to become the country’s first female prime minister. Investors welcomed her…
OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook projected global GDP growth of 3.2% in 2025, an upward revision from 2.9% in June, before easing to 2.9% in 2026. The agency said tariffs and policy uncertainty remain headwinds for trade and investment, but the upward revision shows the drag is proving smaller than previously feared. In the U.S.,…
September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 China’s new K Visa, aimed at attracting young science and technology professionals, is emerging as an appealing alternative. This comes as the US tightens rules around the H-1B visa with a hefty $100,000 application fee. Launched in August and effective…
September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that US threats of tariffs against India and China are failing, and even Washington now sees that such pressure cannot work on two ancient civilisations. Speaking on Russia’s Channel 1 TV programme *The Great…
Markets entered last week with elevated anticipated and left with even sharper convictions. Weak U.S. labor data tilted sentiment decisively toward faster Fed easing, while equity markets used that prospect as a springboard to yet another round of record highs. Bond markets echoed that view. US 10-year yield broke briefly below 4%, sending a signal…
The Australian dollar has extended its gains on Monday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6588, up 0.49% on the day. Earlier, the Australian dollar climbed to a daily high of 0.6598, its highest level since July 25. The US dollar ended the week broadly lower, as investors dumped the greenback after…