Facing Chinese supply limits, Japan pursues rare earth resources.
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According to Bill Ackman, the “issue of affordability” poses the greatest threat to Trump in the midterms.
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OmniVision shares rise to HK$108 in HK debut, above initial HK$104.80 offering.
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PBOC pumps 86.1 billion yuan into the market through 7-day reverse repos.
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Chinese markets open mixed: Shanghai Composite +0.35%, Shenzhen Component +0.47%, ChiNext -0.13%.
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Chinese A-shares gain at open: Hunan Silver rises over 5%, Zhaojin Gold up 3%; AI stock Easy Click surges ~14%.
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Autel Intelligent Technology jumps more than 3% as U.S. withdraws drone restrictions.
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Markets weaken: S&P 500 E-minis down 0.5%, Nasdaq futures fall 0.8%.
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Chinese rare earth stocks gain, CSI Index up more than 2%, as Washington urges quicker action to reduce reliance on China.
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Markets open slightly lower in Europe: EuroStoxx 50 futures -0.1%, DAX and FTSE -0.2%.
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30-year Treasury contracts lose 3 ticks, surrendering early gains.
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According to Trump, Iran reached out about nuclear talks yesterday, and a meeting could happen.
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Deaths from nationwide protests in Iran have crossed 500, with nearly 11,000 arrests reported amid economic strain and a sweeping government crackdown-ET NOW
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President Trump: “I might veto the health insurance subsidies extension.”
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Fierce wildfires in Argentine Patagonia force evacuation of more than 3,000 tourists.
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President Trump says he has been engaging with Iranian opposition leaders.
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According to Trump, failure to adhere to the Jan. 20 interest rate cap would put credit card firms in violation of the law.
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Crude little changed amid focus on Venezuelan export restart and Iran risks.
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Copper futures on Shanghai exchange rise 3% for top-traded contract.
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U.S. dollar weakens, USD/CAD slips under 1.3900 amid Fed worries.
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