Asian shares plunge amid escalating US-China trade war tensions

April 10, 2025, 10:20 pm

Asian financial markets experienced significant declines as Japan’s Nikkei dipped by 5.6% initially, reflecting growing apprehension over escalating trade tensions between the US and China. Concerns over the intensifying trade war and ensuing market turbulence led to broader sell-offs, impacting investor sentiment across the region. The surge of the yen further compounded these challenges, highlighting the fragile balance between global economic growth and the risks associated with persistent trade disputes.

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