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Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as Trump Signals New Tariffs on China

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed

Asia-Pacific markets exhibited mixed performances on Wednesday after President Trump announced potential new tariffs on China. The President hinted at a 10% tariff that could be imposed on Chinese imports by February 1, causing ripples through global markets.

Asian Stock Market Performance

Japan’s Nikkei 225 led gains, rising 1.72%, buoyed by investor optimism despite the geopolitical tensions. The Topix index also increased by 0.87%, reflecting a positive sentiment among Japanese equities. South Korea’s Kospi surged by an impressive 3.67%, and the Kosdaq added 0.93%, with major tech stocks like SK Hynix and LG Electronics experiencing substantial gains.

On the other hand, Chinese markets struggled, with the Shanghai Composite falling 1.15% and the CSI 300 index losing 0.85%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index declined 1.5%, reflecting concerns over the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose modestly by 0.33%, and India’s Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex recovered from earlier losses, gaining 0.28% and 0.46%, respectively.

Global Market Sentiment

In the U.S., markets ended higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 537.98 points, or 1.24%, to close at 44,025.81. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also saw gains, up 0.88% and 0.64%, respectively. Investors interpreted Trump’s remarks as less severe than anticipated, sparking a rally despite the underlying trade tensions.

Commodities and Bond Yields

Commodities saw minor fluctuations, with gold rising by 0.26% to $2769.35 per ounce and silver rising by 0.8% to $31.5. Oil prices remained stable, with Brent crude slipping slightly by 0.19% to $79.29 per barrel and WTI crude edging down 0.03% to $75.74.

In the bond markets, the U.S. 10-year yield stood at 4.586%, closely followed by the UK at 4.5885% and Germany’s 10-year yield at 2.4770%.

Economic Data

Canadian economic data showed a monthly decline in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by 0.4%, better than the expected 0.7% drop. The Median and Trimmed CPI met expectations at 2.4% and 2.5%, respectively, indicating a stable inflationary environment in Canada.

Outlook and Upcoming Events

Investors are eyeing further developments in global trade policies, particularly the potential tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Market participants are also awaiting data on Canada’sIndustrial Product Price Index (IPPI) and Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI), which are due later in the day.

President Trump’s comments on imposing tariffs on China and the hinted measures against Mexico and Canada are expected to continue influencing market movements in the coming weeks.

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