Market Reactions Across the Asia-Pacific Region

Investors in the Asia-Pacific region are closely monitoring the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have introduced a new layer of economic uncertainty. The situation was further complicated by Trump's warning about the potential difficulties during the transition period, alongside reports of U.S. duties on Chinese exports escalating to a combined 145%.

Stock Market Performance

Japan's Nikkei 225 experienced a significant drop, decreasing by 4.41%, while the dollar also lost value against the yen. South Korea's Kospi and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 also saw declines. In contrast, China's Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Composite, along with Hong Kong's Hang Seng, posted gains, indicating a mixed reaction across the region.