Newswire: Feb 5, 2026 11:56 PM EST

Highlights:

• India's central bank kept rates unchanged as higher government spending and a surprise US trade deal boost economic growth outlook. Source

• Chinese speculators with ample cash but limited investment options are driving a rally in global metals prices as authorities struggle to channel capital into the real economy. Source

• GIC-backed Thai tech startup Line Man Wongnai is considering an IPO in Hong Kong or New York to secure higher valuations, signaling weak confidence in local markets. Source

• Chinese private healthcare provider Distinct surged in its Hong Kong debut, with plans to use proceeds for cautious overseas expansion. Source

• Asian stocks declined as tech and bitcoin selloffs continued to weigh on regional markets. Source