Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St recordHONG KONG, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Most Asian stocks rose Wednesday and gold topped $4,500 for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street following forecast-beating US economic growth data. Markets looked set to go into the Christmas break on a broadly positive note amid optimism for 2026, which has offset recent worries about stretched tech valuations and rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela. Asian markets swung between gains and losses as traders wound down before Christmas. Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Wellington and Taipei all rose though Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore and Jakarta edged down. The yen extended its recent rebound against the dollar after Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama suggested authorities were prepared to step in to finance markets to support the currency, citing speculative moves in markets.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 24, 2025 04:45 UTC