S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
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STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico MarketChina’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 1.84%, marking a near three-week low, reflecting persistent investor caution despite strong external demand that could support economic growth. Exports grew 6.6% year-on-year to a record USD 357.8 billion in December 2025, while imports rose 5.7% to a near four-year high of USD 243.64 billion. For the full year of 2025, China’s trade surplus reached $1.2 trillion, with exports remaining the primary engine of growth. This strong external performance has helped offset softer domestic consumption, which has been weighed down by a prolonged property slump and subdued investment. Looking ahead to 2026, global demand and China’s export competitiveness are expected to continue supporting the economy, assuming the trade truce with the US remains intact. However, risks persist following US President Trump’s recent announcement of new tariffs on countries trading with Iran, which could create fresh uncertainties in global trade flows.
