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Market Wobbles: Asia's Stocks Take a Mixed Turn

Asia-PacificTue Jul 01 2025

Key Points:

  • Market Sentiment: Investors grapple with Wall Street gains and Trump's tariff plans.
  • Tariff Deadline: 90-day tariff break nears end; outcomes uncertain.
  • Expert Insight: Treasury Secretary warns of potential tariff hikes if talks fail.

Market Performance

Region/Country Index Change
China CSI 300 +0.17%
Japan Nikkei 225 -1.24%
South Korea Kospi +0.58%
Kosdaq +0.12%
Australia S&P/ASX 200 Flat
India Nifty 50 Flat
BSE Sensex Flat
Hong Kong - Closed

Notable Developments

  • China: Manufacturing activity shows slight improvement, beating expectations.
  • Japan: Nikkei 225 drops after reaching an 11-month high the previous day.
  • Global Impact: Mixed results reflect investor uncertainty amid tariff concerns.

questions

    Is the timing of the public holiday in Hong Kong suspicious given the current market volatility?
    Are the fluctuations in the Nikkei 225 and other Asian indices part of a larger plan to manipulate global economic policies?
    What factors other than U.S. tariff policies could be influencing the mixed performance of Asia-Pacific markets?

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