Gold, oil and copper are all down since the election, even as inflation expectations have risen. Have they lost their ability to offer protection?

Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary has been a fierce defender of his activist approach to trade.

Japanese government bonds edged higher, tracking the price gains in U.S. Treasurys seen in Asia’s early trading.

Most Asian currencies strengthened against the dollar in early Asian trade, boosted by U.S. President-elect Trump’s nomination of Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary.

Gold edged lower in early Asian trading. A pullback after reaching highs was likely, as investors are still in the mood to reduce their gold positions, Nanhua Futures said.

Oil was flat in early Asian trading. Recent prices have been supported by geopolitical tensions, ANZ research analysts said.

Hong Kong shares rose, supported by auto stocks as investors watched for the December politburo and central government work conference as the next catalyst for China’s economy.

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Stocks keep hitting records, but the past has included some episodes of market unrest.

Brokerages seeking to meet the growing global appetite for U.S. stocks are extending their timetables.

Before becoming Donald Trump’s commerce secretary pick, Lutnick deepened Cantor Fitzgerald’s ties with a stablecoin firm being investigated by U.S. authorities.

Unmarried home buyers say they are giving priority to a financial foundation over a legal one.

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The euro fell to a two-year low against the dollar and risks reaching parity, as concerns mount about the prospects for the eurozone economy.

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An intensification of the war between Russia and Ukraine is fueling concerns over potential curtailments in Europe’s gas market.

The bank, which competes with UBS Group, is on the hunt for acquisitions, EFG Chief Executive Giorgio Pradelli said.

A proposal to give up search and user data faces long odds but still raises the stakes for the company.