Asian markets opened higher today, Friday, April 25, 2025, buoyed by positive cues from Wall Street and renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade relations. Investors reacted positively to strong corporate earnings, particularly from Alphabet, and indications that the U.S. may adopt a more conciliatory approach to trade tariffs with China.
Market highlights
- Japan’s Nikkei 225: The index rose by 1.4%, fully recovering losses from earlier tariff-related concerns. Tech shares led the rebound, reflecting investor confidence in the sector.
Read more - Hong Kong’s Hang Seng: The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.9%, driven by gains in technology and financial stocks.
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Mainland China’s Shanghai Composite: Chinese indexes posted modest gains, with investor sentiment improving amid hopes for eased trade tensions.
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South Korea’s KOSPI: The KOSPI index experienced a notable increase, reflecting the positive regional trend.
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Australia and New Zealand: Markets in both countries were closed today due to a public holiday.
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Market sentiment
The rally in Asian markets aligns with a broader global trend, as investors digest strong earnings reports and anticipate potential easing of trade tensions. The U.S. dollar also rebounded after weeks of volatility, holding steady at $1.1350 per euro and at 143 yen. However, signs of investor caution remain, with gold prices firm at $3,349 per ounce, indicating lingering concerns over global economic stability.
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