economy
January 19, 2026
Asia-Pacific markets mostly slip as investors assess Greenland developments and key China data
China released its fourth-quarter GDP numbers, along with December figures for retail sales, urban investment and industrial output.
TL;DR
- Asia-Pacific markets generally declined on Monday.
- Investor sentiment was affected by US threats towards European countries over Greenland.
- Key economic data from China, including GDP, retail sales, and industrial output, was released.
- Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan, and Australia saw their markets fall.
- South Korea's Kospi and Kosdaq indices rose, with Hyundai shares reaching a record high.
- Gold and silver prices hit record highs.
- US markets ended slightly down on Friday, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting small losses.
- Speculation surrounding the next US Fed chair also influenced market sentiment.
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