Lee Ying Shan

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Asia-Pacific markets mixed as shutdown fears ease after Trump, Democrats reach provisional deal

Crypto January 31, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets were set for a mixed session after U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats reached a provisional agreement to avoid a U.S. government shutdown. Trump endorsed aΒ SenateοΏ½...

'Historical clock is ticking': A global market correction may be coming, warn experts - CNBC

Business January 27, 2026

Another day another high: Gold surges past $5,000 as investors seek shelter from global risks - CNBC

Business January 27, 2026

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,000 an ounce on Monday and extending its record-breaking run as investors seek the safety of the yellow metal amid rising geopolitical tensions and οΏ½...

Gold breaks new record on Greenland tariff threats β€” $7,000 level on the cards - CNBC

Business January 22, 2026

Gold prices climbed to a fresh record above $4,800 on Wednesday, extending a sharp rally as investors sought safety amid tariff threats from the White House and renewed concerns about a global trade οΏ½...

Japan's 40-year bond yield hits 4% record on fiscal jitters following election call - CNBC

Business January 21, 2026

Japan's 40-year government bond yield hit a record high on Tuesday amid a broad selloff in government bonds, as investors worried that proposed cuts to the food sales tax could worsen the country's fοΏ½...

China's stock market 'overheats' amid record high turnover β€” and regulators are getting worried - CNBC

Business January 21, 2026

Shipping containers and gantry cranes beyond a fishing boat near the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. China's stock market rally is drawing closer regulatory sοΏ½...

Toyota Industries shares hit record high after Toyota Motor raises buyout offer to over $35 billion - CNBC

Business January 16, 2026

Shares of forklift manufacturer Toyota Industries jumped to a record high on Thursday, a day after Toyota Motor sweetened the tender offer price for buying out the carmaker by more than 15% to over $οΏ½...

World's most vital oil chokepoint back in focus amid possible U.S. action against Iran - CNBC

Business January 13, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is once again back in focus as a possible U.S. intervention in Iran raises the risk of Tehran disrupting one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints. U.S. President DonaοΏ½...

Asia markets trade mixed ahead of China inflation data; Uniqlo owner shares jump 7% - CNBC

Business January 10, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Friday as investors parsed China's inflation data coming out later in the day. China's CSI 300 fell 0.25% after its December consumer prices rose 0.8% from a yeaοΏ½...

Asia-Pacific markets open lower in year-end trade - CNBC

Business January 1, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets fell on the holiday-shortened and final trading day of the year. Markets in Hong Kong and Australia will close early for the holidays, while Japan and South Korea are shut for tοΏ½...