Global Markets Rally, Asia-Pacific Stocks Lead Gains, Cryptocurrencies, US Stock Futures, Precious Metals All Rise

By: theblockbeats.news|2026/01/05 09:46:04

BlockBeats News, January 5th. Today, the global risk asset market saw a general rise, with the Japanese and South Korean stock markets leading the gains. The South Korean KOSPI index rose more than 2.27% in early trading today, breaking through 4,400 points for the first time and hitting a record high. The Nikkei 225 index surged over 1100 points in early trading, coming within 2% of breaking its all-time high. The A-share market opened with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.46%, nearing 4000 points. The Hang Seng Index opened with a 0.09% gain.

In the U.S. stock market, S&P 500 futures rose 0.46%, Nasdaq futures rose 0.26%, and Dow futures rose 0.58%.

In the crypto sector, the rebound continued, with Bitcoin breaking through $93,000, Ethereum approaching $3,200, and the altcoin market starting a rebound, with mainstream meme tokens leading the gains. BROCCOLI714, BONK, BOME, WIF, PEPE, PNUT, among others, were among the top gainers.

Precious metals saw a sharp rise, with spot gold breaking through $4,420 per ounce, up over 2% in 24 hours, and spot silver breaking through $76 per ounce, surging 4.5%.

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