Morning brief: Asian stocks rise on Japan election bets; Silver, BTC hit highs

Asian markets rose led by Japan on stimulus bets, while Bitcoin hit a two-month high and silver surged above $90 an ounce.
E&E

Coal demand rises in Asia despite booming renewables

Coal use globally is showing signs of slowing, but economic growth in India and Southeast Asia could drive demand for the fuel in areas where climate pollution is rising. The International Energy ...
STAT Times

Asia-Pacific air freight stays strong into 2026 amid tight capacity

Dimerco says air cargo demand led by AI, tech and e-commerce remains firm in 2026 despite capacity and disruptions ...
Seeking Alpha

Asian indexes rise on optimism over U.S.-China trade, Japan's Nikkei touches record high

Asian markets mostly traded higher on Monday, after top U.S. and Chinese negotiators said that they reached a consensus on key disputes, paving the way for Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to ...