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Asian Stocks Mixed Amid Tariff Worries; China Shares Slip on Weak Inflation Data

Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as investors weighed concerns over potential tariffs and weak inflation data from China. While Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose by 0.5%, China’s Shanghai Composite fell by 1.2% following the release of lower-than-expected inflation figures. China’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by just 0.8% year-over-year in February, well below […]

Asian Markets React to Bank of Korea Rate Cut and Hong Kong Trade Developments

Asian markets showed mixed reactions on February 25, 2025, as investors digested the Bank of Korea’s (BOK) decision to cut interest rates and developments in Hong Kong’s trade policies. The BOK lowered its benchmark rate to 1.25%, the lowest since August 2022, to stimulate economic growth amid slowing domestic demand. Meanwhile, Hong Kong announced new […]