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Asian shares cautious amid US-EU tension


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Published in Business and Finance on Sunday, February 16th 2025 at 20:40 GMT by Moneycontrol   Print publication without navigation

  • Australian shares dipped while Japan swung between gains and losses. Futures in Hong Kong also pointed to an early drop. The dollar was little changed

The article from Moneycontrol discusses the cautious approach of Asian shares due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and the European Union. Key points include the U.S. imposing tariffs on EU steel and aluminum, prompting the EU to retaliate with tariffs on American goods like bourbon, motorcycles, and orange juice. This trade conflict has led to a dip in investor confidence, with Asian markets showing mixed responses. Specifically, Japan's Nikkei fell, while markets in China and Hong Kong saw slight gains. The article also mentions that the ongoing trade disputes are overshadowing positive economic indicators, such as strong U.S. job data, and are contributing to a broader uncertainty in global trade relations. Additionally, there's mention of potential negotiations to resolve these trade issues, but as of the article's date, no significant progress had been reported.

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