Bitcoin has jumped above US$123K, +30% YTD (a bit more!)

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: AUD and NZD slide, a touch of risk off sentiment. Financial market news for Asian trading on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

China intends to renew a ban on Japanese seafood imports

AUD, kiwi, CAD all losing ground against the USD

Tesla received a ride-hailing permit from Arizona, opening the door to begin robotaxi

A key adviser to PM Takaichi says the BOJ is unlikely to raise rates before March, arguing policymakers must first see evidence that a ¥20tn fiscal package boosts demand. The view contrasts with forecasts for a January hike as Japan’s economy weakens

The Bank of England is preparing guardrails for systemic stablecoins as it steers the UK toward a regulated “multi-moneyverse.”

Army Secretary Driscoll and chief of staff Gen. George visit Ukraine - unannounced trip. The news of the visit comes after revelations that the US in secret negotiaitons to end the war