investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY inches higher still Financial market news for Asian trading on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Read how Bank of Japan Governor Ueda is set make history tomorrow.
Canada's population dips Q3, non-permanent resident drop hits growth. Watch for economic ripple effects.
Nasdaq tumbles 1.8% on AI fears & Oracle's 11% drop. S&P 500 sees 4-day losing streak. Oil pops!
Short-term bond ETFs (SHY, IEI) offer ~3.3% yield & potential price gains if rates fall. Lower risk than stocks.
The Bank of England is expected to cut rates to 3.75% today after UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November. Policymakers are likely to stress a gradual approach, with limited scope for further easing as services inflation remains sticky.
The U.S. approved more than $10bn in arms sales to Taiwan, including HIMARS, ATACMS missiles, howitzers and drones. The move lifted China defence stocks and is expected to further strain U.S.–China relations.
Vanguard favors value & non-US stocks (7-6% return) over AI tech, citing better valuations & AI diffusion. Risks rise in tech.
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