Global markets today: Asian stocks open muted over Fed disappointment; Hang Seng down; US stocks rebound | Stock Market News

Global markets today: Asian stocks open muted over Fed disappointment; Hang Seng down; US stocks rebound | Stock Market News

Source: Live Mint Asian stocks were poised for a cautious start on Friday, following a weekly decline in U.S. equities driven by disappointment over Jerome Powell’s resistance to the notion of the Federal Reserve backing the markets. Futures for Japan’s equity index suggested modest gains at the open, whereas Hong Kong futures pointed to a…

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Nikkei plunges over 4%, Kospi sheds 3%—what’s fueling the sharp selloff in Asian markets? | Stock Market News

Nikkei plunges over 4%, Kospi sheds 3%—what’s fueling the sharp selloff in Asian markets? | Stock Market News

Source: Live Mint Several Asian stock markets suffered massive losses during Monday’s trading session after US President Donald Trump indicated that there may be no country-specific exclusions from his tariff measures, fueling concerns of a major global trade war. Japan’s Nikkei crashed over 4 per cent, while Korea’s Kospi plunged over 3 per cent during…

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