Today's News Update - 21st Jan 2025 Asia Asia-Pacific markets rose on Monday, ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, as investors awaited clarity on U.S. policies. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index hit its highest level since December 31, rising 1.76%. Mainland China’s CSI 300 gained 0.45%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 increased 1.17%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.45%. China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged, with the yuan slightly strengthening against the dollar. US U.S. stock futures rose as Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term, with investors expecting his actions to boost the economy, especially in banking and energy. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 all gained 0.4%, while regular trading was closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Commodity Gold recovered from early losses on Monday as investors awaited Donald Trump’s inauguration speech for insight into the new administration’s policies, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Spot gold was down 0.1% at $2,697.60 per ounce, after earlier dipping 0.5%. U.S. gold futures fell 0.3% to $2,740.10. Oil prices edged lower on Friday but still marked a fourth consecutive week of gains, as new U.S. sanctions on Russian energy raised concerns about supply disruptions. Brent crude slipped 50 cents to $80.79 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 80 cents to $77.88, with oil prices up over 1% for the week. 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