Asia markets mixed after Wall Street dips as growth, tariff worries weigh
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 21 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Market Performance: Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed results, with Japan's Topix Index rising while the Nikkei fell, and significant declines in China and Hong Kong. India's SENSEX and Australia's AS51 saw gains amid cautious trading influenced by U.S. economic data and global trade concerns.
Economic Indicators: Japan's core inflation rate slowed to 3% in February, exceeding forecasts, while China's lending rates remained unchanged. OPEC+ announced output cuts, and U.S. stock futures indicated a potential end to a four-week losing streak for major indexes.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
