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Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as weakness in the U.S. dents investor sentiment
A HDR evening shot taken at sunset of the Tokyo skyline. Fgm | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to decline Friday, with a slowing U.S. economy, inflation fears and uncertainties from the judicial developments surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs weighing on investor sentiment. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs face an uncertain future — and that’s good for markets and businesses
President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden on April 2, 2025. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has been accused of walking back on his trade policies — a Financial Times columnist succinctly described that apparent […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set for muted open as investors assess Trump’s tariff plans
Overlooking the city with Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. Nampo-dong, Busan, South Korea. Jungang Yan | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to have a muted open Tuesday, as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponement of 50% tariffs on European Union imports. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open slightly higher, with the futures […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investor sentiment picks up on Trump’s EU tariffs deadline extension
Gyeonggi Province Bridge Over River With Buildings Against Sky, South Korea Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday as investors welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s extended deadline on the imposition of 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 started the day 0.49% higher while the broader Topix index added 0.45%. […]
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Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise after Wall Street rally pauses
Pedestrians walking across a crowded traffic at Shibuya crossing square in Tokyo, Japan. Jaczhou | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street halted its six-day win streak. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.23% after the country reported that exports slowed for a second straight month as the country reels […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors eye Reserve Bank of Australia and China loan prime rate decisions
Cityscape image of Sydney, Australia with Harbor Bridge and Sydney skyline during sunset. Vacation and travel in Australia. Prasit Photo | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets climbed Tuesday as investors look toward the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy rate decision, as well as the listing of the world’s largest battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology. […]
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Asia-Pacific markets fall as investors parse Moody’s U.S. downgrade
A man walks past buildings at Central Business District (CBD) in Beijing, China April 8, 2025. Tingshu Wang | Reuters Asia-Pacific markets fell Monday as investors await a slew of economic data from across the region and parse Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.54% at the open while […]
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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors parse Japan’s downbeat GDP data
Yukinori Hasumi | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Friday as investors parsed Japan’s latest gross domestic product figures and awaited a slate of other economic data from the region. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.14%, while the Topix added 0.12% after Japan’s economy contracted 0.2% quarter-on-quarter for the three months ended March. […]
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Asia-Pacific markets mostly extend rally on easing U.S.-China tensions
View of the Skytree from Ueno and Asakusa in Tokyo Jackal Pan | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Wednesday after key Wall Street benchmarks rose on easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 climbed 0.37% at the open, extending gains after four consecutive positive sessions. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.78%. […]
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Asia-Pacific markets climb after massive rally on Wall Street on U.S.-China trade deal
This photo was shot from Varanasi, India in the morning. The soft sun light touch the old building along the ganga river. “n”nVaranasi is a North Indian city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The spiritual capital of India, it […]
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