MARKETS
Asia stocks hold near record levels, treasuries steady
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.1%, extending its advance to a fourth day, led by a 1.1% jump for the Topix Index in Japan
BUSINESS
Gold steadies as traders look beyond Venezuela risk to US data
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said on Monday that interest rates may be close to a neutral level for the US economy, leaving it up to incoming data to guide the central bank’s actions.
TECHNOLOGY
Nvidia CEO says new Rubin chips are on track, helping speed AI
Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang touted the products during a keynote presentation at the CES trade show in Las Vegas Monday.
MARKETS
Asian stocks poised to extend record global rally
The S&P 500 gained 0.6% while the Nasdaq 100 added 0.8%, with megacaps such as Amazon.com Inc. and Tesla Inc. among the winners.
WORLD
Hedge funds ramped up bullish oil bets ahead of Maduro’s capture
Money managers increased net-long positions on the US benchmark by 2,045 lots to 19,711 lots, the biggest gain in two months, in the week ended Dec. 30, data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission show.
BUSINESS
Maduro capture puts spotlight on Maha’s Venezuela oil project
“The company had several interactions with trading companies, financial investors and potential partnerships on the development for the field,” Mendonça said. “We are evaluating several options.”
WORLD
Hyundai’s Chung warns tough year ahead for global auto industry
Chung warned that global trade tensions and intensifying competition would curb industry profitability, while geopolitical conflicts may impact operations in some regions, potentially leading to a suspension of business.
BUSINESS
Saudi Arabia cuts flagship oil price to Asia for a third month
State producer Saudi Aramco reduced the price of its Arab Light grade for customers in Asia to a 30-cent premium to the regional benchmark for February, according to a price list seen by Bloomberg.
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Bitcoin options traders eye $100,000 following year-end meltdown
Open interest, the number for outstanding contracts, in the Bitcoin options market has been clustered at the contracts expiring on Jan. 30, at the strike price of $100,000.
MARKETS
Emerging currencies shrug off weakness as USD loses haven appeal
The MSCI benchmark for EM currencies was little changed as the dollar slipped 0.1%. Currencies from Colombia, Mexico and Brazil climbed, shrugging off Monday morning’s weakness.
WORLD
Maduro’s son backs Rodríguez even as she extends hand to Trump
Jorge Rodríguez, Delcy’s brother, was reinstated as head of the assembly for a sixth consecutive annual term.
WORLD
US to meet with oil executives this week on Venezuela revival
Chevron is the only oil supermajor still operating in the South American nation.
BUSINESS
US stocks rise as Venezuela ‘spillover’ seen muted; tech, energy gain
The S&P 500 Index rose 0.6% at 9:48 a.m. in New York, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index climbed 0.8%.
BUSINESS
Saudi Arabia tests bond market appetite with new dollar deal
The kingdom plans to sell notes with maturities ranging from three to 30 years, according to a person familiar with the matter.
BUSINESS
Chevron, US oil stocks rally as Trump vows Venezuela revival
Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure and restore the nation’s oil sector to its former glory.
BUSINESS
Chevron, US oil stocks rally as Trump vows Venezuela revival
Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure and restore the nation’s oil sector to its former glory.
BUSINESS
Bitcoin advances to three-week high as stocks, silver rise
Bitcoin surpassed its 50-day moving average for the first time since a crypto market crash started in early October, one of several indicators suggesting prices are on firmer footing.
BUSINESS
Gold, silver jump as Venezuela tensions add to geopolitical risk
President Donald Trump said the US plans to “run” Venezuela after ousting Maduro over the weekend, leaving the future governance of the South American nation uncertain.
BUSINESS
India likely to retain 4% inflation target for its central bank
The Reserve Bank of India currently aims to keep inflation anchored around 4%, the mid-point of a 2%-6% range mandated by the government
BUSINESS
Air India kicks off search to replace CEO amid persistent losses
Current CEO Campbell Wilson, whose contract expires in mid-2027 will not be offered an extension, the people said, asking for anonymity to discuss private decisions.
BUSINESS
Hedge fund Tribeca eyes Venezuela gold rush after 127% gain
The rapid attempt to weigh up investment opportunities in the country comes after the US snatched Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro in an audacious raid. But there is still huge uncertainty about what comes next.
COMPANIES
Crises at top India airlines strain aviation boom
IndiGo, which controls two-thirds of the market, suffered an unprecedented meltdown when pilot shortages and software glitches stretched its tightly-run schedules to breaking point in early December
BUSINESS
SBI Funds Management taps Citi, HSBC for $1.4 billion IPO
Deliberations are ongoing and the details of the offering could change, people aware of the development said
BUSINESS
From Baidu unit to Jio, Asia’s IPO boom shows no sign of slowing
Share listings, placements and block trades across Asia Pacific raised $262.7 billion in 2025, the most in four years, according to data compiled by Bloomberg
