Market Reactions to Trade Uncertainties

As investors grapple with the ongoing trade uncertainties stemming from President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Asian markets have shown a mixed response. The newly elected Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has also made headlines by announcing the continuation of retaliatory tariffs on US goods.

Performance Across Key Markets

At 3:53 am CET, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 saw a modest increase of 0.21%, while South Korea's Kospi added 0.50%. However, not all markets fared well, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng experiencing a significant plunge of 1.56%.

In mainland China, the Shenzhen Composite decreased by 0.42% at 3:52 am CET, and the Shanghai Composite lost 0.46%. Conversely, Japan's Nikkei 225 enjoyed a rise of 0.57% at 03:35 am CET.