Asian markets rose for a second day, buoyed by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts amid softer US economic data. Investors are weighing escalating US-China trade war tensions, with US President Trump threatening higher tariffs, against signals of potential monetary easing. Gold prices reached new daily records as safe-haven assets climbed.
Asian markets rose for a second day, buoyed by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts amid softer US economic data. Investors are weighing escalating US-China trade war tensions, with US President Trump threatening higher tariffs, against signals of potential monetary easing. Gold prices reached new daily records as safe-haven assets climbed.