China's stocks rise sharply in Asia, defying Wall Street's downward trend
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 14 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Market Reactions: Asia-Pacific markets experienced gains on Friday, rebounding from a slump caused by President Trump's tariff threats, with Japan's Nikkei and Hong Kong's index both rising significantly. U.S. stock futures also showed signs of recovery after a three-week selloff.
Economic Indicators: Key economic data revealed Japan's producer prices rose as expected, while China's CPI fell for the first time in 13 months, indicating ongoing deflationary pressures. Australia's trade balance exceeded expectations with strong export growth.
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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.
