Asia-Pacific shares see gains, despite Wall Street's losses
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 14 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Market Reactions to Tariff Threats: Asia-Pacific markets experienced gains on Friday as U.S. futures rebounded after a decline caused by President Trump's tariff threats against the EU, which raised concerns about a renewed trade war.
Regional Market Performance: Japan's Nikkei and Topix indices rose, while Hong Kong snapped a losing streak with a 2.43% increase; Australia also saw gains driven by stronger mining stocks amidst fluctuating currency values.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
