China trade beats forecasts as 2025 surplus hits massive record.China closed 2025 with a stronger-than-expected trade performance, as December exports and imports both beat forecasts, underscoring the economy's continued reliance on external demand even as domestic momentum remains uneven.
Full year trade data out from China, exports and imports both up y/y.Full year data out from China. 2025 yuan-denominated: Exports +6.1% y/y Imports +0.5% y/y Two-way trade value at 45.47 trln yuan, +3.8% y/y.
USD/JPY surge exposes Japan's policy paradox on BOJ intervention.Speculation over yen intervention is heating up again as USD/JPY creeps back toward the same danger zone that triggered action in 2024. But this time feels different.
Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Eyes 160 Amid Fiscal Policy Concerns.USD/JPY eyes 160 as Japan election risks and fiscal stimulus plans send JGB yields higher and weaken the yen despite growing BoJ rate hike expectations.
New Zealand ANZ Commodity Price fell from previous -1.6% to -2.1% in December.New Zealand ANZ Commodity Price fell from previous -1.6% to -2.1% in December