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China exported about 5,100 tonnes of silver in 2025, a 16-year high, easing fears that tighter export controls would curb supply. Analysts say most shipments remain unaffected and reflect expanded refining capacity.

Australia's jobless rate drops to 4.1%, boosting RBA hike bets to 60% as Aussie jumps 1.8%.

Bridgewater said it remains moderately optimistic on Chinese equities after its onshore All Weather Plus fund gained about 45% in 2025, far outperforming the CSI 300, citing policy support and improved profit expectations.

SKorea GDP shrinks 0.3% Q4; KOSPI moons 76% in '25, but won weakness & trade risks loom.

Valero grabs Venezuelan crude at $9 discount! First deal via traders as US refiners eye 800K bpd potential.

Australia added 65.2k jobs in December, far beating forecasts, while unemployment fell to 4.1%. The strong report lifted the AUD and pushed markets to price a 50% chance of a February RBA rate hike.

SPX +1.16%, Nasdaq +1.36% on trade deal hopes. Nat-gas soars +24%, Gold hits record high. Watch earnings!