Today's News Update - 22nd Jan 2025 Asia On Monday, Asia-Pacific markets rose as investors anticipated clarity on the incoming U.S. administration’s policies under President Donald Trump. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index surged 2.5%, reaching its highest level since December 31, driven by consumer cyclical and healthcare sectors. Mainland China’s CSI 300 index increased by 0.86%, closing at 3,829.68, The offshore yuan strengthened slightly to 7.3345 against the U.S. dollar, while the onshore yuan traded at 7.323 per dollar. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.7%, finishing at 8,402.40. US U.S. stock market futures rose as President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, with investors anticipating immediate actions to boost the economy, particularly in the banking and energy sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 167 points (0.4%), S&P 500 futures added 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.4%. Traders were also encouraged by reports that Trump would not immediately implement new tariffs on his first day in office. Commodity On Monday, gold prices rose 0.3% to $2,711.29 per ounce as the dollar weakened ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech. Oil prices marked a fourth consecutive weekly gain, with Brent crude rising 0.5% to $81.73 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate increasing 0.8% to $79.30 per barrel, driven by U.S. sanctions on Russian energy tightening supply. The above analysis is only for the views of market researchers and is for reference only and is not Regarded as a specific investment suggestion. #Forex #trading #tradingforex