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Asian markets mixed on Dec. 29 amid China’s Taiwan drills, rising tensions, and cautious trading.
On December 29, 2025, Asian stock markets concluded with mixed results due to light holiday trading and growing tensions over Taiwan after China announced joint military exercises involving air, naval, and rocket forces close to the island.
Japan's prime minister hinted at possible military action, while Taiwan increased its defense alert and denounced Beijing.
The Kospi in South Korea led the way with a 1.9% increase despite the geopolitical strain, while the S&P/ASX 200 in Australia saw a decline.
Due to supply issues and demand for safe havens, silver increased 3% while gold fell 0.4%.
Due to deregulatory policies and optimism about AI, U.S. stocks ended the day slightly lower, with the S&P 500 up nearly 18% for the year.
The U.S. dollar declined marginally versus the yen, and oil prices increased.
Los mercados asiáticos se mezclaron el 29 de diciembre en medio de los ejercicios de China en Taiwán, el aumento de las tensiones y el comercio cauteloso.