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Asia-Pacific Markets Rise as Investors Weigh China’s GDP and Inflation Targets

Asia-Pacific markets mostly climbed on Wednesday as investors assessed China’s GDP and inflation targets amid rising global trade tensions and U.S. tariffs. China announced a 2025 GDP growth target of around 5% and lowered its inflation forecast to “about 2%,” signaling cautious optimism in the face of economic challenges. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.77%, despite […]

Asia-Pacific Markets Rise as Trump Delays Reciprocal Tariffs, Tracking Wall Street Gains

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday, buoyed by Wall Street’s overnight gains and President Donald Trump’s decision to delay imposing reciprocal tariffs. While Trump signed a plan to examine tariffs on foreign nations, he did not enact the levies immediately, easing investor concerns. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.56%, but South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.59%, and […]