Asian stocks rise, precious metals hit records on Fed rate cut bets By Reuters Investing.comStocks head for year-end record on Fed rate cut bets ReutersAsian shares are mixed in quiet holiday trading after a lackluster post-Christmas day on Wall St Yahoo FinanceJapan and China indexes move higher as sentiment remains elevated (FXI:NYSEARCA) Seeking Alpha
China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy ReutersChina announces war games around Taiwan after hitting out at major US arms deal CNNChina stages record drills designed to encircle Taiwan USA TodayChina launches live-fire drills around Taiwan simulating blockade of major ports The GuardianChinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' NPR
