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Samsung raised memory-chip prices by 30–60% amid a worsening global shortage driven by AI data-centre demand. DDR5 server modules saw the steepest increases, pressuring cloud builders but boosting Samsung’s pricing power and lifting chip stocks.

Japan’s 10-year yield hitting 1.7% has fuelled warnings of a global liquidity shock, but analysts say the fears are overstated. Japanese flows adjust slowly and are largely hedged, while U.S. fundamentals still dominate global yield and risk dynamics

Japan's economy shrinks 0.5% Q/Q, exports hit by tariffs. Traders eye fiscal stimulus vs. trade war risks.

China will tighten oversight of “zero-mileage” auto exports, new cars shipped as used, to curb inflated sales data. From Jan. 1, automakers must guarantee after-sales service as authorities crack down on falsified registrations and documents.

RBA board member Renée Fry-McKibbin said critics misrepresented the RBA review, stressing it recommended “equal consideration,” not equal weighting, of inflation and employment. Her remarks come as inflation revives with RBA on hold at 3.6%.

Growth stock poised for 20%+ returns, but high P/E ratio signals risk. Traders eye valuation.

Japan's Q3 GDP shrinks 0.4% on US tariffs! Exports falter, raising fiscal stimulus hopes. Traders eye Yen.