New Zealand July building permits -5.2% m/m (vs. +0.2% expected)

Goldman Sachs raised its Dec 2026 gold forecast by $500 to $5,400/oz, saying private-sector diversification into gold is starting to materialise and central-bank buying should average 60 tonnes in 2026 as EMs diversify reserves.

TSMC surges 9% YTD, hikes dividend 20%, boasts strong earnings & reasonable P/E of 23.9 vs INTC's 78.2.

Dalio warns of 'capital wars' & US dollar collapse risk. Dumping US assets could spark gold/BTC shocks. Watch out!

S&P 500 rallies 2% on Trump's tariff U-turn; traders eye 8 new buys amid shifting sentiment.

Futures climb as S&P 500 rebounds 2% on eased tariff fears; traders eye Davos for more cues.

Japan's exports grew 5.1% in Dec, missing forecasts. US shipments plunged, widening the trade deficit.

Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.7% to snap a five-day losing streak as JGBs extended gains and 30-year yields eased from record highs. Risk sentiment improved after Trump softened tariff threats and ruled out taking Greenland by force.