Asian markets rise as US dollar slips amid trade policy uncertainty
What happened overnight – Thursday 22nd May 2025
All three major US stock indices fell by more than 1% on Wednesday after a poorly received auction of US government bonds, which also saw the dollar weaken broadly.
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What happened overnight – Tuesday 13th May 2025
Asian markets mostly advanced after China and the United States agreed to a 90-day truce in their ongoing trade dispute.
What happened overnight – Monday 12th May 2025
Asian stock markets moved higher following two days of trade talks between the US and China, which US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as having made “substantial progress.”
What happened overnight – Friday 9th May 2025
Asian Markets Mixed as Investors Eye US-China Trade Talks
What happened overnight – Thursday 8th May 2025
The pound and FTSE 100 futures advanced after reports emerged that former President Trump is set to announce a trade deal with the UK.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 7th May 2025
Asian equities and the U.S. dollar rose following news of an upcoming meeting between senior U.S. and Chinese trade officials.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 6th May 2025
Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday following Wall Street’s decline, which ended a nine-day winning streak for major U.S. indexes.
What happened overnight – Friday 2nd May 2025
Asian markets surged today after China announced it was assessing recent US overtures regarding tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump.
What happened overnight – Thursday 1st May 2025
Asian markets climb as Wall Street rallies for seventh straight session
What happened overnight – Wednesday 30th April 2025
Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday following another positive session on Wall Street, where strong corporate earnings continued to lift sentiment.