Global stocks headed for a record high close after US inflation data eased concerns about price pressures and investors bought into the AI-fueled rally. Metals led gains among commodities.
Rohit Chatterji, Head of APAC M&A at JPMorgan, discusses his outlook for dealmaking in 2026, noting that M&A activity is expected to remain strong. He spoke on Bloomberg’s Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chinese stocks wiped out gains after authorities raised the minimum margin requirement for financing securities purchases to 100%, the latest policy effort to curb risks.
China’s steel exports surged to an all-time high in December, rounding off a record year in which overseas shipments defied mounting trade pressures and expectations of a slowdown.
Oil steadied after the biggest four-day gain in more than six months, as US officials planned to discuss Iran during a White House meeting.
Japan’s five-year government bond auction drew the weakest demand since August as expectations that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a snap election reinforced concerns over increased debt issuance.
Sino Biopharmaceutical Chairwoman Theresa Tse says her company is open to acquiring more biotech companies in China after announcing a new buyout. She also tells "Bloomberg: The China Show" that the company is looking for partnerships with bigger multinational firms. (Source: Bloomberg)
Dajun Yang, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO at Ascentage Pharma, says he hopes the company's partnership with Takeda on a blood cancer therapy could be ready for commercialization in two years. He speaks on "Bloomberg: The China Show" ahead of his presentation at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Emissions are rising again, and companies are in financial trouble
