Hong Kong, Dec 30, 2025 (AFP) - Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind down

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2025-12-30
Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break. Traders were taking it easy in the last few days of 2025 following a stellar 12 months that have seen tech firms push several stock markets to all-time highs, while bitcoin, gold and silver have also enjoyed multiple peaks. Minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recen......
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