Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Mixed Asian Markets, Oil Drops
On Thursday, Asian stock markets were mixed with some countries going up and others going down.
This happened because investors are moving their money away from tech companies and waiting to see what the US Federal Reserve will do with interest rates.
Oil prices dropped for the first time in a week because the US president decided not to attack Iran.
Precious metals like silver and gold also went down.
In the US, retail sales went up a lot in November, which is good news for the economy.
The South Korean currency, the won, went down a little after it had gone up the day before.
Everyone is watching to see what will happen with US tariffs and a possible election in Japan.
Asian shares traded mixed with gains in South Korea and Australia, and losses in Taiwan and Japan.
US equity futures declined after tech shares dropped on Wednesday.
Crude oil prices fell for the first time in six days as Trump held off on attacking Iran.
Precious metals declined from their peaks, with silver down 1.3% and gold retreating.
US retail sales rose in November by the most since July, driven by auto purchases and holiday shopping.
- Who
- Investors and traders in Asian and US markets
- What
- Mixed trading in Asian shares, decline in oil prices, and changes in precious metals
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Asia and United States
- Why
- Rotation out of tech shares, economic data, and geopolitical developments
- Asian Shares
- Mixed trading with gains in South Korea and Australia, losses in Taiwan and Japan
- US Equity Futures
- Declined after Wednesday's drop in tech shares
- Crude Oil Prices
- Declined for the first time in six days
- Precious Metals
- Declined from peaks; Silver down 1.3%, Gold retreated
- South Korean Won
- Edged lower after earlier gains
- Bank of Korea
- Left benchmark rate unchanged
- US Retail Sales
- Rose in November by the most since July
- Wholesale Inflation
- Picked up slightly due to energy costs
Sources
US Stocks Dip Again as Oil and Gold Prices Rise
Wall Street declines as investors digest bank earnings
JPMorgan and Citi Aren’t Feeling the Affordability Crisis
Smallcap outperformance continues on Wall Street as tech sell-off gathers speed
