Japan's LDP will hold its leadership election on September 27

Traders eye 5-8% yield dividend growth stocks for passive income. Buy and hold for steady returns, watch for valuation shifts.

Asia's factory PMIs swing to growth! Taiwan & S. Korea lead with 50.9 & 50.1, boosted by AI chip demand & new launches.

Mortgage rates hit 2025 lows, boosting buyer momentum. Pros predict steady rates into 2026, offering a breather.

Biren IPO surges 82% on debut! Retail demand 2348x oversubscribed. Watch U.S. curbs risk.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee said USD/KRW above 1,400 appears disconnected from fundamentals, warning that a weak won could fuel inflation. The BOK will review forward guidance, pension fund overseas investments and FX-sensitive capital flows.

Trump TACO now with pasta - backtracks on Italian pasta tariffs after industry pushback residual tariffs and review uncertainty still weigh on EU-U.S. trade relations.

Australia manufacturing PMI holds 51.6 in December. Hiring accelerates & inflation firms. The data reinforces a picture of modest domestic resilience alongside persistent cost pressures. Policymakers to stay cautious on inflation outlook in 2026.